This digital album contains eight tracks played and recorded by Annie Zhou on the Chinese instrument Guzheng.

1. Going Upstairs
2. Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix
3. Autumn Moon Over the Bamboo Grove
4. Thirty-Three Bars
5. A Touch of Gold
6. Winter Crows Upon the Water
7. Hehuan Tune

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(Download) Pentacy: Traditional Guzheng Music III

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With Pentacy: Traditional Guzheng Music III, the third installment of my traditional Guzheng series, I invite you on a journey deep into the regional souls of Chinese classical music. While the previous volumes laid the foundation of my dialogue with this ancient 21-string instrument, this album shifts its focus entirely to the distinct voices, techniques, and regional schools (流派) that have shaped the Guzheng’s rich history.

From the vibrant, narrative energy of the northern plains to the delicate, poetic ornamentations of the south, Pentacy brings together an exquisite tapestry of traditional schools:

The Henan School: Experience the robust and highly expressive northern spirit through the rapid, intricate plucking and bending of "Going Upstairs" (《上楼》) and the brilliant, joyful imitation of nature in "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" (《百鸟朝凤》).

The Shandong School: Highlighted by the serene, lyrical beauty of "Autumn Moon Over the Bamboo Grove" (《竹林秋月》), capturing the poetic quietude of traditional Shandong style.

The Zhejiang School: Grounded in the steady, rhythmic progression and structural elegance of "Thirty-Three Bars" (《三十三板》).

The Chaozhou School: Showcasing the southern, soulful modal colors and subtle left-hand bending techniques in the elegant "A Touch of Gold" (《一点金》) and the contemplative, melancholic depths of the masterpiece "Winter Crows Upon the Water" (《寒鸦戏水》).

Xiansuo Shisantao: Featuring the rare, courtly grace of "Hehuan Tune" (《合欢令》), drawn from the historic northern string ensemble repertoire (弦索十三套), preserving a timeless chamber music tradition.

Recorded with modern acoustic precision, Pentacy captures every delicate nuance of the fingernail on the string, the resonant breath of the instrument's wooden body, and the profound silence between the notes. It is an exploration of heritage not as a static museum piece, but as a living, breathing tradition that continues to speak across generations.

(Download) Pentacy: Traditional Guzheng Music III

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