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Splendid Overture- dedicated to the Shanghai Grand theatre in celebration of its 10th anniversary(2008) OP. 16
(3,3, 3, 3 / 4 ,4, 3, 1 / 2hp, 4perc / 14 ,12 ,10, 8, 6 )

Commissioned by the Shanghai Grand Theatre for his10th Anniversary Gala Concert
World Premiere: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, 27 August 2008, Shanghai Grand theatre
Conductor: JIA L¨¹
Duration: 8' 30"
Manuscript


 

Veils of Memory - dedicated to Xu Ke, Massimo Mercellii, Philharmonisches Streichquintett (2008) OP. 15
(Erhu, fl, 2vn, 1vla, 1vc, 1cb)

Commissioned by the Berliner Philharmoniker , ¡°East meets West¡± concert project
World Premiere: Xu Ke (erhu), Massimo Mercellii (flute), Philharmonisches Streichquintett, 14 May 2008, Chamber Music Hal
Duration: 9' 30"
Manuscript


 

A Dream in the Peony Garden- Dedicatedto shanghai Conservatoire of Music in Celebration of its 80th Anniversary (2007) OP. 14
(3,2, 2, 2 / 4, 2, 2, 0 / 1hp, 1accordion, 3perc / 14, 12, 10, 8, 6)

Co-commissioned by Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Young. Euro. Classic
Duration: 12' 30"
Manuscript

Version no.1 ¨C for pre-recording and orchestra

World premiere: Young. Euro. Classic Festival Orchestra Germany-China, 18.Aug. 2007, Berlin Concert Hall
Conductor: Muhai Tang

Version no.2 ¨C for Kun Opera Singer and orchestra

World premiere: BBC Symphony Orchestra, 25 Jan. 2008, London BBC Maida Vale Studios
Conductor: Muhai Tang

first symphony prize of the 15th International composition competition of the Tarragona city (Spain)
Version no.3 Dream Variations ¨C for orchestra

World premiere: Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, 5 July. 2008, Palau Firal i de Congressos de Tarragona
Conductor: Fabien Gabel


 

Composition award of the Queen Elisabeth Competition (Belgium)
Yunnan Capriccio, Concerto for piano and orchestra (2005-06) OP.12

commissioned by Alfred Reinhold Foundation (Germany)and Concours Dutilleux
World premiere: Orchestre Symphonique R¨¦gion Centre-Tours, 8 March,2008, Grand Theater of Tours (France)
Conductor: Jean-Yves Ossonce
Piano: Georges Pludermache
Duration: 12' 30"
Manuscript


 

Three visions for orchestra (2004-2005) OP.11
(1.1.2.1/1.1.1.0/perc/hp.pf/1perc/8.8.4.4.2)
Duration: 12' 00"
Manuscript


 

Three pieces for guitar solo (2003-2004) OP.10

world premiere: Christoph boter, 4 January 2005, Edmond Michelet Salle of the Cité International des Arts (Paris)
Duration: 6' 00"
Manuscript


 

«Chamber concerto[Yun2]»(2002-2004/2007)  OP.9
for guitar, four female voices and chamber orchestra (2.1.2.1/2.0.0.0/2perc/hp.pf/4.2.2.1)
Texts: Li Qingzhao, Musheng Chen

Co-commissioned by UBS Culture Foundation. Swiss Musicians Association and Ensemble Contrechamps
World Premiere: Ensemble contrechamps, 20 March 2004, Archipel Festival(Geneva)
Conductor: Dominique My, Guitar solo: Christoph Borter
Duration: 13' 00"
Manuscript


 

First grand prize of the 5th International composition competition of Henri Dutilleux (France)
Les franges du Rêve II (2003) OP.7 NO.2 - Homage to Henri Dutilleux
for flute in G, harp and string sextet (2.2.2)

World Premiere: Solists of the Symphony Orchestra of Tours
Conductor:Jack Pésie, flute solo: F. Saumon
Duration: 10' 00"
Edition Alphonse Leduc


 

Fragment pour flûte solo (2003) OP.8-Dedicated to P-Y Artaud

World Premiere: Ziegler Mtthias, 22 June 2006, Tonhalle, Zürichn
Duration: 5'200"
Edition Alphonse Leduc


 

First Prize of the 25th I.C.O.M.S International Composition Competition (Turin, Italy)
Les franges du Rêve I (2001/2003) OP.7 NO.1-Dedicated to F. Saumon
for flute in G, harp

World Premiere: 22 June 2001, Grand Salle of Geneva Conservatory of Music
Flute: Thomas Saulet, Harp: M-J Jeannin
Duration: 7' 30"
Edition Alphonse Leduc


 

Ch'an III (2001-2002) OP.4 No.3
sublimation (third part of the suite Ch'an)
for female voice, shakuhachi, pipa, percussion

Co-Commissioned by Fundation Pro-Helvetia and Ensemble ETC
World Premiere: Ensemble ETC, 22nd Jan. 2002, Bern Radio Concert Hall
Duration: 40'
Manuscript


 

Ch'an II (2001) OP.4 No.2
Silence (second part of the suite Ch'an)
for shakuhachi and pipa
Second part of the suite Ch'an.

Co-Commissioned by Fundation Pro-Helvetia and Ensemble ETC
World Premiere: 22th Jan. 2002, Bern Radio Concert Hall
Pipa: Lingling Yu, shakuhachi: Ueli Derendinger
Duration: 14' 00"
Manuscript


 

Ch'an I (2000-2001) OP.4 No.1
Meditation (first part of the suite Ch'an)
for pipa solo
First part of the suite Ch'an

Co-Commissioned by Fundation Pro-Helvetia and Ensemble ETC
World Premiere: 22th Jan. 2002, Bern Radio Concert Hall
Pipa: Lingling Yu
Duration: 6' 20"
Manuscript


 

 

 

 

 

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