Fire Ritual is deeply influenced by worship music and court music in
ancient China, while blending western and modern musical elements. Hand cymbals, resembli ng those in Peking Opera, were seamlessly merged with a Baroque violin ensemble, and the sound of bird chirping echoed the hymns of human beings, creating dialogue between mankind and nature. Various non-musical objects, as a signature style of Tan, were used to imitate cer tain sounds. For example, the orchestra repeatedly turned pages of their scores to create the sound of wind. Singaporean conductor Kahchun Wong led the orchestra for the first time. He turned himself into a Shaman in the ritual with rich body languages, adding to a sense of immersiveRead More →