Short bio Du Mingxin
Full biography Du Mingxin
Du Mingxin is a renowned Chinese composer known for his contributions to the field of classical music. Born in 1928 in the Shaoxing province, Du Mingxin showed an interest in music at an early age. He went on to study piano and composition at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where he was mentored by renowned composer Ding Shande.
Du Mingxin's compositions are deeply rooted in Chinese tradition, and he blends classical Chinese music with Western musical elements to create a unique style. His early works incorporate Chinese folk songs and melodies and draw inspiration from ancient Chinese poetry and literature. Some of his most famous compositions include "The Yellow River Cantata," "Dance of the Yao People," and "The East is Red."
Throughout his career, Du Mingxin has received several awards and accolades for his contributions to music. He was named the principal composer for the People's Liberation Army, and his works have been performed by prestigious orchestras around the world. In addition to his compositions, Du Mingxin has also contributed to the field of music education and served as a professor at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.
Overall, Du Mingxin's music represents a unique blend of Chinese and Western musical traditions and continues to inspire and influence composers around the world.
Compositions featuring Du Mingxin
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing Red Jade | 6:01 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1998 |
| 2 | Piano Concerto No. 1 ("Spirit of Spring") | 23:43 min | Concerto | 1988 |
| 3 | Violin Concerto | 27:22 min | Concerto | 1982 |
| 4 | Festival Overture, for orchestra | 6:28 min | Orchestral | - |
| 5 | Nostalgia, suite for flute & harp | 24:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Reunion, for flute & harp | 3:56 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | The Great Wall Symphony | 37:26 min | Symphony | - |
| 8 | The Incredible Phoenix, ballet | 9:16 min | Ballet | - |
| 9 | The Mermaid Suite, for piano | 8:15 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Village on the River, suite for flute & harp | 24:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Du Mingxin
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Chu Wei / Du Ming Xin - Gumma Symphony Orchestra / Lim Kek-Tjiang – Harvest Scenes (Symphonic Suite) / The Mermaid (Ballet Suite)(CD, Stereo) | 2016 | Marco Polo |
| 2 |  |
Du Mingxin | Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Jean – Great Wall Symphony • Festival Overture | 1994 | Marco Polo |
| 3 |  |
Chu Wei / Du Ming Xin - Gumma Symphony Orchestra / Lim Kek-Tjiang – Harvest Scenes (Symphonic Suite) / The Mermaid (Ballet Suite)(CD, Stereo) | 1994 | Marco Polo |
| 4 |  |
Du Mingxin / Takako Nishizaki, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Choo Hoey – Ten Xinjiang Dances For Violin And Orchestra(CD, Album) | 1994 | Marco Polo |
| 5 |  |
Du Mingxin, Lee Volckhaussen, Maxwell Moya Wright – Chinese Music For Flute And Harp(LP, Stereo) | 1985 | HK |
| 6 |  |
Chen Gang, Du Ming-Xin, Takako Nishizaki, Gumma Symphony Orchestra / Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Henry Shek / Kenneth Jean – The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto(CD, ) | 1984 | HK |
| 7 |  |
Violin Concerto / The Goddess Of River Luo / Autumn Thoughts | 1983 | HK |
| 8 |  |
劉曉慶 = Liu Xiao-qing, Du Ming-xin – 慈禧 = Dowager Empress Cixi(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1983 | HK |
| 9 |  |
Chu Wei / Du Ming Xin - Gumma Symphony Orchestra / Lim Kek-Tjiang – Harvest Scenes (Symphonic Suite) / The Mermaid (Ballet Suite)(LP, Stereo) | 1981 | HK |
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