Lesson 10

Written By Stephanie Allen

The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang (1959)

Here is a brief overview of the folk legend behind the concerto.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvM1UKbdMyM

 

Violinist Kerson Leong discusses the history, some analysis, violin technique, and themes from the concerto to help you be able to better understand the piece. He also gives us a wonderful perspective of his experience as a performer, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBOFgxF_q0

 

Enjoy violinist Lu Siqing playing the entire concerto. Try to imagine the story as you listen. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7KlnK39Up0&t=66s

 

Stephanie Allen
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