The Chinese musical tradition was well-developed as early as the Zhou Dynasty, which began in 1122 BC. As the longest lasting dynasty, the Zhou Dynasty saw a flourishing in the performance arts, as well as written art. The oldest written music is Youlan (the Solitary Orchid), credited to Confucius, one of the most famous Chinese philosophers and intellectuals. The strong tradition for this art form is steeped in myth and legend, with Ling Lun credited as the legendary creator of music.
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Wine frolic [Qin solo]
Chu song [Xun and orchestra]
Mount spirit [orchestra]
Running waters [Bianqing]
Chu Shang [Chime bells from Marquis Yi's tomb and orchestra]
Gods and men rejoice [Chime bells]
Guangling tune [qin solo]
Running waters [Qin]
For those fallen for their country [Xun and Qin]
A grieved life in Changmen spirit [Xun and Qin-zither]
The spring snow [Pipa solo]
The silent moon mirrored in the fish pond [Se]
Gufengcao [Qin]
High mountains flowing water [Zheng]
Picture of primitive hunting [Bone-Whistle and orchestra]
Dragon Baot [Pipa solo]
Autumn meditation at Dongting Lake [Qin/Xiao/Erhu]
Lyrics on autumn wind [double-pipe solo]
Offering sacrifices [Orchestra]
Chao Yuan Song [Qin/Xiao/Pipa]
Yearn for love [pipa solo]
Calling back the spirit of the dead [Pan-pipes]
Three variations on the plum [Qin song]
Shadows of apricot blossoms [Song with title of Ci-tune]
The elegant orchid in jieshi tune [qin & chime bells]
Delicate fragrance [Ensemble]
Love for the red dress [Ensemble]
Crow Croaking At Night [Qin Solo]
Jiao shao [ensemble]
Li Sao [Qin solo]
Remembering an old friend [Qin & Orchestra]
Xiaoxiang's waters & clouds [Qin solo]
Sunny spring [Qin solo]
Jade plum blossoms [Ensemble]
Oriole Singing [Qin/xiao/pipa]
Vulture catches swan [pipa solo]
Wild goose on the peaceful beach [Qin solo]
Short drinking music in Shang Mode [Song with title of Ci-tune]
The immortal of stone lake [Ensemble]
Plums by the Ge River [Ensemble]
Prelude of dance music of imperial palace [Ensemble]
Dressing table [Xiao & Orchestra]
Song of yangzhou in andante [song with title of ci-tune]
Floating across waters [Ensemble]
Su Wu tending sheep [Erhu]
The peacocks fly to the southeast [Guanzi]
Noisy birds [Ancient tune]
Fallen Petals Scattered On Green Meadow [Pipa Solo]
Qinglian's collected songs [Pipa solo]
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