Soong’s quintet in the style of traditional Chinese music is in five short, contrasting movements depicting various scenes of China, old and new. The movements are New Year’s Day, A Little Boat on the River Li, Fast Ride on the South Sea, In the Moonlight, Thinking of a Place Far, Far Away, and Flower Drum Song. A beautiful work, full of energy and hauntingly beautiful sonorities and harmonies, perfect for recitals, educational concerts, multicultural programming and jobs.
