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1 Celebrating peace and prosperity Julian Yu
2 The hungry horse shakes his bell Julian Yu
3 The tiger coming down the mountain Julian Yu
4 Autumn moon over the calm lake Julian Yu
5 Thunder in time of drought Julian Yu
6 Women on patrol (Shanxi) Julian Yu
7 A patch of willow trees (Shanxi) Julian Yu
8 Flower riddle (Hebei) Julian Yu
9 Flying the kite (Hebei) Julian Yu
10 Guest from afar, please stay awhile (Yunnan) Julian Yu
11 Dry boat dance (Shaanxi) Julian Yu
12 Battle of wits Julian Yu [Sha Jia Bang]
13 Should we pay your grain tax? Julian Yu [Ode to Dragon River]
14 Reminiscences Julian Yu [Ode to Dragon River]
15 United hearts trample the old world Julian Yu [The Red Detachment of Women]
16 They all have bright red hearts Julian Yu [The Red Lantern]
MozartianaJulian Yu 4 movements
1. 17 i
2. 18 ii
3. 19 iii
4. 20 iv

All the music has been newly arranged for symphony orchestra conducted by Xinyu Liu. It includes traditional Cantonese music, well-known Chinese folk songs, familiar arias from Peking opera and an original work for small instrumental ensemble comprising collages and parodies based on Mozart mixed with Chinese melodies.

Every piece has been newly arranged for symphony orchestra, giving these timeless melodies a fresh voice while honouring their authentic spirit.

From the delicate shimmer of Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake to the jubilant energy of Dry Boat Dance and the lyrical beauty of Reminiscences, these performances reimagine beloved traditions for the symphony orchestra. A celebration of culture, history, and imagination—this album invites listeners into a sound world where timeless Chinese melodies meet the colours and textures of the modern orchestra.

Julian Yu

composer, arranger

Julian Yu is a multi-award-winning Australian composer whose musical language is imbued with elegance and expressiveness, both enhanced by impeccable craft and a special attention to detail.

Digital booklet

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$25.00 AUD

Compact disc

Buywell Music Australian Music Centre

Details

List price: $25.00 AUD
Release date: 10 Oct 2026
Categories: Classical, Cross-cultural, Orchestral
Genres: Classical Era, Contemporary Classical, Folk, Orchestral & Concerto
Musical work copyright: © 2026 Julian Yu
Sound recording copyright: ℗ 2026 Move Records
Catalogue: MD 3480
EAN: 8721554637550

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