Whirling Udumbara II (trio)

Whirling Udumbara II ( trio ) ( 优昙波罗旋转舞 II ) is a work[1] for viola, violoncello and He-drum, composed by He Xuntian in 2012.[2]

Whirling Udumbara II ( trio )
by Xuntian He
HE XUNTIAN

Summary

Whirling Udumbara II ( trio ) was written especially for viola, violoncello and He-drum. He-drum was created and designed by Mr. He. The distinctive sound and the performance method of He-drum make a deep impression. The Soloist of this Works is the first worldwide He-drum performer Ehesuma.[1][3]

Inspiration

Whirling Udumbara II ( trio ) was inspired from Xuntian He’s poem Fragrant Nirvana Tree (1999).[1][4]

First performance

Whirling Udumbara II for viola, violoncello and He-drum
11. November 2014 Hamburg, Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg (D) ·
Ensemble Les Amis Shanghai; Jensen Horn-Sin Lam, viola, Weixi Luo, violoncello; Ehesuma, He-drum.

References

1. "Whirling Udumbara II(trio)". Schott Music. October 2015.
2. "He Xuntian". Musical Works. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
3. "Whirling Udumbara II". shcmusic.edu.cn. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
4. "Analysis of He Xuntian". Dissertation of Shanghai Conservatory of Music. January 2011.

External links

• Whirling Udumbara II (trio) published by Schott Music International, Germany