Fifteen solo recital pieces derived from the traditional and contemporary musical repertoires of mainland China. This book offers a practical introduction to one of the world's most fascinating musical cultures.

Selected and transcribed for performance on the Western violin.

Lady Meng Jiang
Purple Bamboo Melody
Bamboo Stem and Jasmine Flower
Song of Happiness
Middle-Decorated Six-Beat
Aria from: The Tale of the Lute
Prelude from: The Tale of the Three Kingdoms
Aria from: Third-Wife Teaches her Son
Prelude from: Pouring Water in Front of the Horse
Autumn Moon over the Han Palace
The Buddhist Triad
Partidges Flying
The Moon Reflected on the Second Springs
Listening to the Pines
Three Variations on Yangguan