He Xuntian (; born in 1952 in

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) is a composer and professor of

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at the

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Biography

He Xuntian and The Israel Symphony Orchestra in 2014

In 1982, he graduated from the Composition Department of the

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.
In 1981, he established ''Three Periods Theory'' and ''Theory of Musical Dimension'';
In 1982, he developed ''RD Composition ( Composition)'', the first compositional method of contemporary China;
In 1993, he established the ''Five Nons'' (Non-Western, non-Eastern, non-academic, non-folk, and non-non.) ;
In 1995, ''

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'' was launched, making him the first Chinese composer to have his record released worldwide. This album, together with a number of others including '' Voices from the Sky'', was released in more than 80 countries with a total sales volume of several million copies;
In 1996, he established ''SS Composition (stream of structure Composition)'';
In 1997, he put forward ''Theory of Interspace'';
In 1998, he became director of the Composition & Conducting Department at Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
In 2003, he composed ''Images in Sound'', which was humanity's first gift of primordial music to all

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of the natural world;
In 2008, he produced ''

Ehe Chant ''Ehe Chant'' ''( 一訸上歌 )'' is a work for 32 parts chorus, composed by He Xuntian in 2008. Summary ''Ehe Chant'' for 32 parts chorus Chanting a total of 832 lines Music from dreams… Music from the place called “Ehe”… First Music C ...

'', the first work of Preconsciousness Music in human history. He has received 15 international composition awards, including the Outstanding Musical Achievement Award of the International New Music Composer Competition USA 1989–1990; 13 national composition awards, including the First Prize at the Third All-China Music Competition. His works have been published globally by a number of international publishing companies, including

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and Schott Music; and premiered and performed worldwide by many leading orchestras and ensembles, including

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and The Israel Symphony Orchestra. He is known for his compositions done for

Dadawa Dadawa a.k.a. Zhu Zheqin ( 朱哲琴) (born 15 July 1968) is a Chinese musician, sound artist and independent producer. She has also served as a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador. Dadawa established SOUND LAB at Shanghai’s Tongji University, Institut ...

, whose breakthrough was ''Sister Drum'' – an international bestseller that sold more than 2 million copies. He has been collecting Tibetan music for twenty years and this has heavily influenced his compositions.

Awards

* International New Music Composer Competition – The Outstanding Musical Achievement Award in USA (1989–1990) * The Gold Tripod Award in Taiwan (1995)

Major works

Theory

* ''Three Periods Theory'' 三时说 (1981) * ''Theory of Musical Dimension'' 音乐維度论 (1981) * ''RD Composition'' RD作曲法 (1982) * ''Five Nons'' 五非说 (1993) * ''SS Composition'' 结构流作曲法 (1996)

Poems

* ''Believer'' 信徒 (1993) * ''

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Inferno'' 天堂地狱 (1993) * '' Himalayans'' 喜玛拉雅人 (1995) * ''

Ballad A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads derive from the medieval French ''chanson balladée'' or ''ballade'', which were originally "dance songs". Ballads were particularly characteristic of the popular poetry and ...

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'' 拉萨谣 (1995) * ''Seven Drums'' 七只鼓 (1995) * ''Ox Cart'' 牛车 (1997) * ''Flown Away'' 不翼而飞 (1997) * ''Flash of Enlightenment'' 三托历 (1997) * ''In the Setting of the Sun'' 夕阳西下 (1997) * ''Already Song'' 了歌 (1998) * ''Fragrant Nirvana Tree'' 伽南香娑罗树 (1999) * ''Passing By the Earth'' 路过地球 (1999) * ''Mystical Scent'' 神香 (2006)

Chinese orchestra

*'' Dabo River Caprice'', Chinese orchestra 达勃河随想曲 (1982)

Chamber music

*'' Two of the Earthly Branches'', string quartet 两个时辰 (1983) *'' Phonism I'', 10 performers 幻听 I (1989) *''Phonism II'', 9 performers 幻听 II (1990) *'' FuSe Pattern (trio)'', 3 performers 拂色图 (1997) *'' Scent Dance I'', clarinet solo 香之舞 I (2009) *''

Scent Dance II ''Scent Dance II'' ''( 香之舞 II )'' is a work for solo violoncello, composed by He Xuntian in 2010. Summary ''Scent Dance II'' was commissioned for the 2010 3rd Beijing International Music Competition - Violoncello Competition and included ...

'', violoncello solo 香之舞 II (2010) *'' Scent Dance III'', string quartet 香之舞 III (2011) *''Whirling Udumbara II (trio)'', viola, violoncello and

he-drum He-drum ( 何鼓 ) is a membranophone instrument designed by He Xuntian. The instrument is single headed of cow skin, with a septangle shape. Performance Composer He Xuntian, in '' Sunyata Dance'' for clarinet and orchestra, and '' Whirling Udu ...

优昙波罗旋转舞 II (2012) *'' Whirling Peach Blossom'', violin, viola and

桃花旋转舞 (2015)

Piano music

*'' FuSe Pattern'' 拂色图 (1997) *''

Rupa Dance ''Rupa Dance'' ''( 色之舞 )'' is a work for piano and symphony orchestra, composed by He Xuntian in 2009. Summary Rupa is an ancient Sanskrit word. ''Rupa Dance'' (2009) was composed for piano and symphony orchestra. As '' Sunyata Dance'', ...

'', piano concerto 色之舞 (2009) *'' Scent Dance IV'' 香之舞 IV (2012) *''

Whirling Udumbara II ''Whirling Udumbara II'' ''( 优昙波罗旋转舞 II )'' is a work for He-drum and string orchestra, composed by He Xuntian in 2012. Summary '' Whirling Udumbara II'' (2012) was written especially for string orchestra and He-drum. He-drum ...

'' 优昙波罗旋转舞 II (2012) *''

Whirling Udumbara I ''Whirling Udumbara I'' ''( 优昙波罗旋转舞 I )'' is a work for piano, composed by He Xuntian in 2013. Summary He Xuntian adopted RD Composition and SS Composition in his work ''Whirling Udumbara I''. Inspiration ''Whirling Udumbara I'' wa ...

'' 优昙波罗旋转舞 I (2013) *'' Whirling Papaver'' 米囊旋转舞 (2014) *'' Whirling Peach Blossom'' 桃花旋转舞 (2015) *'' Cherry Prayer'' 樱桃祈祷文 (2015) * ''Kalavinka Sutra'' 迦陵频伽经文 (2016) * ''Priceless Wealth Is in Thee'' 无价之宝在你那 (2017)

Orchestral music

*'' Tonal Patterns'', symphony 平仄 (1985) *'' Four Dreams'', electric

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and

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梦四则 (1986) *'' Telepathy'', symphony 感应 (1987) *'' Pipa Pattern'', string orchestra and

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琵琶图 (2001) *''

Clouds Rising Into the Lotus Flowers ''Clouds Rising Into the Lotus Flowers'' ''( 云上莲花 )'' is a chant for soprano and orchestra, composed by He Xuntian in 2008. Inspiration '' Clouds Rising Into the Lotus Flowers'' was inspired from Shakyamuni's sutra: na mo a mi da ...

'', soprano and

云上莲花 (2008) *''

'', piano concerto 色之舞 (2009) *'' Sunyata Dance'',

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空之舞 (2011) *''

'', string orchestra and he-drum 优昙波罗旋转舞 II (2012)

Unconventional Instruments

* ''Sounds of Nature'', unconventional Instruments, seven performers 天籁 (1986) * ''Images in Sound'', unconventional Instruments 声音图案 (1997–2003) ** ''MiLi Pattern'' 秘厘图 ** '' FuSe Pattern'' 拂色图 ** ''MiYi Pattern'' 弥泆图 ** ''FuXiang Pattern'' 浮香图 ** ''MiGuo Pattern'' 密果图 ** ''FuYi Pattern'' 弗意图 ** ''MiFu Pattern'' 靡符图

Preconsciousness music

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'', preconsciousness music 一訸上歌 (2008)

Film music

*''Warrior Lanling'', film music 兰陵王 (1995) *''Prince of the

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'', film music 喜马拉雅王子 (2006)

Multimedia music

*''The Riddler'', musical theatre 迷哥 (2001) *''

Leifeng Pagoda Music Ceremony '' Leafing Pagoda Music Ceremony '' ''( 雷峰夕照音乐大典 )'' is a work for music ceremony, composed and directed by He Xuntian. 1300 performers made a debut of it on 25 October 2002 in Hangzhou. Summary ''Leifeng Pagoda Music Ceremon ...

'' 雷峰夕照音乐大典 (2002) *''The Sign'', Internet game music 神迹 (2003) *''Eulogy of Lingshan Lucky'', music ceremony 灵山吉祥颂 (2009) *''Forever

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'', the Shanghai Pavilion at

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永远的新天地 (2010)

Discography

Passing By the Earth, He Xuntian's handwriting (1999)

* ''Yellow Children'' 黄孩子 (1991) **《大海走了》The Sea is Gone **《黄孩子》Yellow Children **《吹箫人》The Xiao Player **《不相识的父亲》The Unknown Father **《缘》The Fate **《枯水季节》The Dry Season **《这才是你》This is You **《远去的孩子》The Child Going Far Away * ''

'' 阿姐鼓 (1995) **《没有阴影的家园》Home without Shadow **《阿姐鼓》

**《天唱》Sky-Burial **《笛威辛亢纽威辛亢》Di Wei Shin Kan, New Wei Shin Kan (《天堂地狱》Paradise Inferno) **《羚羊过山岗》Crossing the Ridge **《卓玛的卓玛》Zhuoma of Zhuomas **《转经》The Turning Scripture * '' Warrior Lanling'' 兰陵王 (1995) **《远古的回声》Ancient Echo **《美丽的鳯雀部落》Beautiful Phoenix Tribe **《生殖舞》Dance of Reproduction **《兰陵与面具》Lanling and Mask **《黑发舞》Dance of Black Hair **《神树》Divine Tree **《血祭》Blood Sacrifice **《母亲的歌》Mother's Song * '' Voices from the Sky'' 央金玛 (1997) **《央金玛》Melodious Goddess **《拉萨谣》

**《信徒》Believer **《七只鼓》Seven Drums **《喜玛拉雅人》 Himalayans **《六世达赖喇嘛情歌》 The Sixth Dalai Lama's Love Song **《彼岸之问》Question from the Other Shore * '' Paramita'' 波罗密多 (2002) **《云钟》Cloud Bells **《波罗密多》 Paramita **《阿耨多罗三藐三菩提》Song of the Enlightenment **《琵琶行》Song of Pipa **《群僧》

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**《般若心经》 Heart Sutra **《尘鼓》Earth Drums **《白蛇舞》Dance of the White Snake **《春歌》Spring Song **《千江月》Moons upon a Thousand River * ''The Sigh'' 神迹 (2003) **《鹰》The Eagle **《迹》The Sign **《九天乐》Ecstasy with Ninth Heaven **《荒漠》Desert **《孤岛》Isolated Island **《十地火境》Fire in Dasa-bhumi **《十地水境》Water in Dasa-bhumi **《十地魔境》Magic in Dasa-bhumi **《王者夺鼎战》The Battle * ''Seven Days'' 七日谈 (2006) **《不翼而飞》Flown Away **《伽南香娑罗树》Fragrant Nirvana Tree **《夕阳西下》In the Setting of the Sun **《了歌》Already Song **《三托历》Satori (《无归的路》) **《路过地球》Passing By the Earth **《第七天》The Seventh Day * '' Mystical Scent'' 神香 (2007) **《盛典》Sacred Book **《命运之子》Son of Destiny **《神香》Mystical Scent **《狼婆湖》Wolf-Woman Lake **《藏戏舞》Tibetan Drama Dance **《恋人》Lover **《山歌》 Mountain Song **《神香》Mystical Scent **《征途》Journey **《最后的眼泪》The Last Tear **《神香》Mystical Scent * ''Images in Sound'' 声音图案 (2007) **《秘厘图》MiLi Pattern **《拂色图》FuSe Pattern **《弥泆图》MiYi Pattern **《浮香图》FuXiang Pattern **《密果图》MiGuo Pattern **《弗意图》FuYi Pattern **《靡符图》MiFu Pattern * '' Tathagata'' 如來如去 (2009) **《天外天》The Heaven Outside of Heaven **《达塔伽达》 Tathagata **《冥思》

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**《虚空之心》The Heart of the Void **《色界》The Realm of Forms **《树有风》The Wind the Trees **《四方之舞》The Dance of the Four Dharmadhatus **《如来如去》Tathagata * ''

'' 一訸上歌 (2012) **《一訸上歌》Ehe Chant