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Chinese Visionary: Music of Ge Gan-ru

Chinese Visionary: Music of Ge Gan-ru

Update: 2022-01-25

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Experience the unique musical voice of Chinese-born composer Ge Gan-ru, who expands the language of chamber music in provocative and challenging ways. His compositions emphasize novel playing techniques, unorthodox forms, Chinese tone qualities, and melodic ideas that range from the lyrical and charming to the searing and tragic. On this podcast, hear four of his ...

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Chinese Visionary: Music of Ge Gan-ru

Chinese Visionary: Music of Ge Gan-ru

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