《山海經》為琵琶 The Classic of Mountains and Seas for pipa

這首獨奏琵琶樂曲以古典文獻《山海經》為主題，描繪了其中的神秘生物。樂曲目前有四個不一的篇章，分別如下： 《九尾狐》： 這個樂章描繪山海經中南山經的九尾狐，推測應於現代武夷山附近，所以樂曲中有楚歌的影子。這是一種神秘的狐狸，擁有九條尾巴，在傳說中有多種面向，從一開始中性的野獸、後來作為權力象徵的神獸、再後來成為魅惑的妖獸，九尾狐的型態映照了人心的轉變。本曲通過琵琶的各種聲響、姿態，展現出九尾狐神秘又善變的姿態。 《欒鳥》： 這個樂章描述的是山海經中西山經的欒鳥，推測是現代甘肅六盤山一代，所以使用了波斯音階，欒鳥是一種美麗的五色鳥，像鳳凰，出現則天下安寧。樂曲都是快速音群，象徵歡慶的氣氛與欒鳥飛舞。 《精衛》： 精衛出自山海經的北山經，她是炎帝的小女兒，叫做女娃，因為出遊東海而溺亡，死後化身名為精衛的鳥，總是銜著木石，想要填平東海，保護其他人，這個樂章用大量泛音描繪如此善良的小公主，翩翩起舞。 《蜚》： 這個樂章描述的是山海經中東山經的蜚，蜚是一種獨眼、蛇尾、白頭的牛，只要蜚經過的地方寸草不生，天下大疫，所以樂曲一直保持非常高昂的力量，表現蜚這種霸道的形象。 這首以《山海經》為靈感的獨奏琵琶樂曲，通過不同的樂章展現了神秘的生物和多樣的情感，演奏家可以根據自己的想像和情感來選擇樂章的順序，為聽眾營造出一場奇幻的音樂旅程。 音樂台灣 2025 作曲聯展 日期：2025年11月22日（六） 地點：國立臺北藝術大學馬水龍廳 地址：臺北市北投區學園路一號，音樂二館四樓 傳統樂器與混合編制場｜19:30 製作人：陳立立 琵琶：余檣 This solo pipa piece is inspired by the classical text Shan Hai Jing (The Classic of Mountains and Seas) and depicts the mysterious creatures found within its pages. The composition currently consists of four distinct movements: 《Nine-Tailed Fox》: This movement depicts the Nine-Tailed Fox from the Southern Mountains section of Shan Hai Jing, which is believed to be near modern-day Wuyi Mountains. The music carries traces of Chu folk songs. The Nine-Tailed Fox is a mystical creature with nine tails and has appeared in various legends with different personas: initially a neutral beast, later a symbol of power, and eventually a seductive demon. The Nine-Tailed Fox's changing forms reflect the shifts in human nature. This piece showcases the pipa's diverse sounds and techniques to portray the fox’s mysterious and ever-changing presence. 《Luan Bird》: This movement describes the Luan Bird from the Western Mountains section of Shan Hai Jing, believed to be located in the modern Liupan Mountains in Gansu. The music employs a Persian scale, as the Luan Bird is a beautiful five-colored bird, resembling a phoenix. Its appearance is a symbol of peace and prosperity. The composition is filled with fast note sequences, symbolizing a festive atmosphere and the Luan Bird’s joyous flight. 《Fei》: This movement describes the Fei from the Eastern Mountains section of Shan Hai Jing. The Fei is a one-eyed, snake-tailed, white-headed ox. Wherever it passes, no grass grows, and great plagues spread across the land. The music maintains an intense and powerful energy throughout, representing the imposing nature of the Fei. 《Jingwei》: Jingwei originates from the Northern Mountains section of Shan Hai Jing. She was the youngest daughter of the Yan Emperor, named Nüwa, who drowned while playing in the Eastern Sea. After her death, she transformed into a bird named Jingwei, forever carrying twigs and stones in an attempt to fill the sea, protecting others from the same fate. This movement uses a lot of harmonics to depict the kind and graceful little princess dancing in the air. Inspired by Shan Hai Jing, this solo pipa composition explores various mysterious creatures and emotions through its movements. The performer is encouraged to choose the order of the movements based on their imagination and emotions, creating a fantastical musical journey for the audience. Music Taiwan 2025: Composers’ Showcase Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Venue: Ma Shui-Long Hall, Taipei National University of the Arts Address: 4F, Music Building II, No. 1, Xueyuan Road, Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan Traditional Instruments and Mixed Ensembles Concert｜7:30 p.m. Producer: Lily Chen Pipa: Yu, Chiang