THE VENUE: LI JIANG
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| Li Jiang Source Park and Jade Dragon Mountain |
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| Li Jiang Ancient Town |
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| Li Jiang by night |
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| Li Jiang - the concert hall |
THE ORCHESTRA
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| Naxi Classical Music Orchestra |
We
made an arrangement for Nongbu (our Jade Dragon Mountian and Tiger
Leaping Gorge tour guide) to pick us up at the hotel at 7 o'clock to
take us to Li Jiang for a Naxi Classical Music Concert. The group of
musicians, several of whom are in their 80s, play classical Chinese
instruments and songs from as old as the 8th Century.
Music being music, you have to hear rather than write or talk about
it. I made of recording of a Naxi song written and sung by Nongbu in
the car on the way to Li Jiang. It was a rather good introduction and
mood setter for the Traditional Naxi Music Concert. I recorded a few
of the pieces and took some photos, but mostly just enjoyed listening
to the unusual (for us) music. The old gentleman singing in the
linked video was especially comical. All in all, it was quite a
fascinating and enjoyable evening.
THE LADY AND GENTLEMEN OF THE ORCHESTRA
THE LADY AND GENTLEMEN OF THE ORCHESTRA
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