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Adventures of Nezha : for orchestra / Christine Pan.
Library shelf no. 784.2/PAN 2 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Adventures of Nezha is inspired by the protection deity in Chinese folk religion of the same name, Nezha. The piece dramatically portrays Nezha's birth and growth; through sacrificing his own life to the Dragon King, he ended the drought of his nation and brought rain and prosperity to his people. Later he was reborn as a deity earning the title of 'Third Lotus Prince'.
Nezha is often portrayed in a childlike form, travels on Fire Wheels across the sky and is often seen with a Universe Ring, Red Sash and Spear.
Nezha was a huge inspiration to many Chinese children growing up. Likewise, I was fascinated with the depth and strength of his character and was drawn to the duality of his child-like innocence and his willingness to put the happiness of others before himself.
Work Details
Year: 2019
Instrumentation: Piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F, 3 trumpets in B flat, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussion (glockenspiel, marimba, triangle, wood block, tambourine, suspended cymbal, crash cymbals), harp, strings.
Duration: 7 min.
Difficulty: Medium — For standard highschool orchestras, solo parts written with ossia melodies for advanced players
Commission note: Commissioned by Kuringai Youth Orchestra.
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Subjects
- Influenced by: Chinese folk music
Performances of this work
8 Sep 19: Abbotsleigh Girls School NSW. Featuring Kuringai Youth Orchestra.
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