Shunta GohG20130003Program Notes1) Moto Perpetuo (excerpt) 无穷动 ----- Nicolo Paganini, adapted by Yan Jie MinThis famous piece for diabolically fast violin composed by the enfant terrible of the violin, Nicolo Paganini, was partially adapted to be played on the Erhu in study form due to its difficulty, characterized by the perpetual movement of sixteenth notes including enormous register jumps. It has thus become the benchmark test of advanced technical proficiency for Erhu and is now used by the China Central Conservatory of Music as in Study in its performance diploma graded examinations. In this excerpt, only the opening reprise in the initial key of C major will be played.2) The sun shines on Taxkorgan 阳光照耀着塔什库尔干 ------- Chen GangOriginally composed for the violin, this work became famous in China after being adapted for the Erhu and remains one of the most performed pieces on the Erhu today. Adopting sources of folk songs and dance music from the ethnic Tajik people of Taxkorgan, Western Xinjiang Province, this piece begins in 7/8, depicting the ...