Listen "Theatric dance music: An introduction"
Episode Synopsis
Theatric dance is a comprehensive art form, consisting of choreography, music, stage design and costumes.
Music in this field is supposed to give rhythmic support or enhance the movements of the dancers and highlight the identities or features of the characters.
In this episode, we will introduce some renowned theatric dance music, written by famous composer and instrumentalist He Yuan.
Our host Tony Reid sat down with He Yuan and got some insight into his work and stories behind his music.
Song lists:
1. Peach Blossom, 桃夭
2. The Happy Lives of Grandmas, 阿婆的幸福生活
3. The Entrapment of Voices, 四面楚歌
4. Farewell, 别离
5. The Flying Fairy, 妙音天女
Music in this field is supposed to give rhythmic support or enhance the movements of the dancers and highlight the identities or features of the characters.
In this episode, we will introduce some renowned theatric dance music, written by famous composer and instrumentalist He Yuan.
Our host Tony Reid sat down with He Yuan and got some insight into his work and stories behind his music.
Song lists:
1. Peach Blossom, 桃夭
2. The Happy Lives of Grandmas, 阿婆的幸福生活
3. The Entrapment of Voices, 四面楚歌
4. Farewell, 别离
5. The Flying Fairy, 妙音天女
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