Zhou Yu Ensemble - Master of the Chinese Erhu (2016)

Zhou Yu is one of the foremost performers of the traditional Chinese instrument, the erhu. Here with his ensemble, he showcases his talents with beautiful traditional Chinese music.; Other traditional Chinese instruments accompany the erhu, including the yang qin (dulcimer), xiao , pipa (lute), guzheng (zither), ruan (lute), and sheng (mouth-blown organ).; Included in this release is an extensive booklet with an artist biography, information about the erhu, and details about each of the songs.

Master of the Chinese Erhu Review by Bruno Deschênes
Zhou Yu is an internationally acclaimed Chinese erhu player. He has received numerous awards and prizes, and has performed in such countries as Romania, Hungary, Russia, Japan, and England. He is also a composer; his piece "Homeland Homeland" can be heard on his CD of the same name, also on the ARC Music label. The erhu is an enchanting Chinese two-stringed fiddle. The strings were originally made of silk, but not long ago they were changed to metal, thus giving the instrument much greater musical versatility. Zhou Yu's great talent takes full advantage of the musical possibilities and delicate sound of this exquisite instrument. He is accompanied either by traditional Chinese or Western orchestras, and reveals his talent by ending with a gypsy piece. Highly recommended.

Recorded in China in 1982
Photos of Zhou Yu and the erhu supplied by Zhou Yu
Booklet text & editing: Diz Heller
Cover design/typesetting/layout: Sarah Ash

Tracklist
01. Zhou Yu Ensemble - The Tale of Returning Home
02. Zhou Yu Ensemble - The River of Blood
03. Zhou Yu Ensemble - Beautiful Tibet
04. Zhou Yu Ensemble - Joyful Song from a Yi Village
05. Zhou Yu Ensemble - The Lament
06. Zhou Yu Ensemble - Song of the Heart
07. Zhou Yu Ensemble - River Water
08. Zhou Yu Ensemble - Welcome Home Our Soldier Brother