Phoenix Hairpin – For Chamber Choir and Piano 6’ ( Lyrics in Mandarin Chinese)

 

Phoenix Hairpin is a classic Chinese poetic form. This version, written in 1156 AD by the renowned Song Dynasty poet Lu You, is one of the most celebrated love poems in Chinese literature. Dedicated to his beloved ex-wife, Lady Tang Wan, whom he was forced to divorce due to his mother’s wishes, the poem conveys his deep sorrow and enduring regret over their separation.

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