Ma Shui-Long

Ma Shui-Long (馬水龍, born in Keelung, Taiwan in 1939)[1] is a Taiwanese composer, whose work is known for blending Western instrumentation with Asian pentatonic melodies.[2] The New York Times once praised him for "letting his instruments speak in a European voice but with an Asian mind."[2] Among his best known works are Rainy Harbor Sketch and Bamboo Flute Concerto.[3] He is the first Taiwanese composer to have had his work performed at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Composer, Shui-Long Ma", Spring Autumn Music biography
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Six Compositions by Ma Shui-Long", The New York Times, March 23, 1987.
  3. ↑ "Ma Shui-long, A Pioneer of Blending Eastern and Western Musical Styles", Taiwan Culture Portal