碧塔海之晨

Bita Lake, nestled on the Yunnan Xianggelila Plateau in China, is a haven of serene beauty. “The Morning at Bita Lake,” was influenced by the profound tranquility and untouched splendor visiting there. Immersed amongst lush forests, crystal-clear waters, and a diverse variety of plant species, far from the city’s noise, I was profoundly moved. The sense of shared humanity, love, and sincerity this environment exudes deeply inspired me.

The symphonic pictures, performed attacca unfolds in two movements: “Mist in the Dawn” and “Dance of Wind and Rain.” I utilized a range of short motives and melodic fragments, including an F B-flat A-flat melodic fragment in the oboe, a G, A-flat, B-flat motif in the strings, piano octaves in F, and a bird-sound piccolo ornament. These musical elements dynamically change their identities and roles throughout the piece; for example, the piccolo ornament develops from a simple embellishment in the first movement into a prominent thematic material for the second. Despite possessing individual structures, each movement interconnects forming an organic overarching ternary form. This adds multidimensional complexity and richness to the simple and naturalistic atmosphere, resonating with the beauty and nuances beneath the pure landscape scene and the delicacy of the emotions it incites.

The symphonic pictures, performed attacca unfolds in two movements: “Mist in the Dawn” and “Dance of Wind and Rain.” I utilized a range of short motives and melodic fragments, including an F B-flat A-flat melodic fragment in the oboe, a G, A-flat, B-flat motif in the strings, piano octaves in F, and a bird-sound piccolo ornament. These musical elements dynamically change their identities and roles throughout the piece; for example, the piccolo ornament develops from a simple embellishment in the first movement into a prominent thematic material for the second. Despite possessing individual structures, each movement interconnects forming an organic overarching ternary form. This adds multidimensional complexity and richness to the simple and naturalistic atmosphere, resonating with the beauty and nuances beneath the pure landscape scene and the delicacy of the emotions it incites.

“The Morning at Bita Lake,” a winning piece at the Second National Center for the Performing Arts Young Composer Programme, had its premiere conducted by Zhang Yi with the National Ballet of China Orchestra. It is scored for piccolo, 2 flutes, oboe, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, 3 percussions, harp, piano, celesta, and full strings.

——叶彦辰

• September 4, 2013, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing, China. National Ballet of China Symphony & Zhang Yi, conductor.
• December 16, 2013, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing, China. NCPA Orchestra & Zhang Yi, conductor.
• April 26, 2014, The 4th Symphony Spring of China, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing, China. Guiyang Symphony & Chen Zuohuang, conductor.
• May 10, 2014, Shenzhen Concert Hall, Shenzhen, China. Guiyang Symphony & Chen Zuohuang, conductor.
• May 13, 2014, Hongkong City Hall Concert Hall, Hongkong, China. Guiyang Symphony & Chen Zuohuang, conductor.