Julian Yu, Robert Schubert, Josephine Vains & Wang Yi - Bach to China with Yu (2025) Hi-Res
Artist: Julian Yu, Robert Schubert, Josephine Vains, Wang Yi
Title: Bach to China with Yu
Year Of Release: 2025
Label: Move Records
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC 16/24 Bit (44,1 KHz / tracks+booklet)
Total Time: 59:09 min
Total Size: 237 / 557 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Bach to China with Yu
Year Of Release: 2025
Label: Move Records
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC 16/24 Bit (44,1 KHz / tracks+booklet)
Total Time: 59:09 min
Total Size: 237 / 557 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
02. i. Jiaocheng Mountain
03. ii. Gada Meilin
04. iii. The Little Lover
05. iv. Picking Flowers
06. v. Little Cabbage
07. vi. Lan Huahua
08. vii. Su Wu Tends the Sheep
09. viii. Jasmine (Hebei)
10. ix. Jasmine (John Barrow)
11. x. Jagged Mountain
12. xi. Wind Rustles the Bamboo Leaves
13. xii. Going West
14. xiii. Wild Lily
15. xiv. A Pair of Ducks and a Pair of Geese
16. xv. Mountain Song of the Horseman
17. xvii. Taihang Mountains
18. xvii. Thirty-Mile Village
19. xviii. A Rainy Day
20. xix. Man Jiang Hong
21. xx. Bitter and Alone
22. xxi. Willows are New
23. xxii. Three Folk Songs
24. xxiii. Willows are Green
25. xxiv. Thunder a Thousand Miles Away
26. i. Dance
27. ii. Two Dances
28. Passacaglia “Bach at the Peking Opera” for clarinet, violin and cello
This release brings together Chinese folk melodies and classical arrangements, performed by an ensemble of outstanding Australian and international musicians. Yu’s arrangements for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano showcase his remarkable ability to weave Eastern and Western musical traditions into a cohesive and evocative soundworld.
The album opens with Yu’s arrangement of Bach’s monumental Chaconne for clarinet, cello, and piano, followed by 24 Chinese folk songs adapted for clarinet, violin, and cello. Drawing on influences from Bach and Brahms, these arrangements maintain the unique melodic character and storytelling of each regional folk song.
Performing on this album are distinguished musicians Robert Schubert (clarinet), Wang Yi (violin), Josephine Vains (cello), Virginia Kable (cello), and Akemi Schubert (piano). Together they bring exceptional artistry, precision, and expressive depth to Yu’s imaginative reinterpretations of familiar and rarely heard melodies alike. Their performances capture the essence of Yu’s musical vision, one that unites tradition and innovation across cultures.
"These arrangements are my tribute to both the classical masters and the folk traditions that have shaped me, bridging cultures through music.” - Julian Yu
The album opens with Yu’s arrangement of Bach’s monumental Chaconne for clarinet, cello, and piano, followed by 24 Chinese folk songs adapted for clarinet, violin, and cello. Drawing on influences from Bach and Brahms, these arrangements maintain the unique melodic character and storytelling of each regional folk song.
Performing on this album are distinguished musicians Robert Schubert (clarinet), Wang Yi (violin), Josephine Vains (cello), Virginia Kable (cello), and Akemi Schubert (piano). Together they bring exceptional artistry, precision, and expressive depth to Yu’s imaginative reinterpretations of familiar and rarely heard melodies alike. Their performances capture the essence of Yu’s musical vision, one that unites tradition and innovation across cultures.
"These arrangements are my tribute to both the classical masters and the folk traditions that have shaped me, bridging cultures through music.” - Julian Yu
