Biography
Compositions
Wind and Rhythm
Erhu and piano, chamber orchestra or orchestra. Xu Ke personally performed this composition at its premiere in the Tokyo Bunkakaikan Recital Hall, presented by the Tokyo Musician Association, on March 11, 1992. The first recording of the work was also performed by Xu Ke with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, and was released on Oct 21, 1994 on the BMG Japan (RCA) label.
Think of....
Erhu and chamber orchestra, or either a piano or an orchestra. This work was premiered by Xu Ke with The Tokyo Symphony Chamber Orchestra at Tokyo Bunkakaikan Concert Hall, March 23, 1993, presented by the Tokyo Musician's Association. A recording of Mr. Xu playing this composition with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra on October 21, 1994 was released by BMG Japan.
Enjoy the Countryside
Erhu and chamber orchestra, piano, or orchestra. Mr. Xu played the Erhu and was accompanied by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra during the premiere of this work on March 23, 1993 at the Tokyo Bunkakaikan Concert Hall.
Lullaby for Xu Duo
Erhu with string quartet. Mr. Xu debuted this work at Tokyo IMA Hall on September 30, 1996. First recording by Xu Ke with string quartet and released by Sep 30, 1996 on the BMG Japan (RCA label).
Desert of Dun Huang
Erhu with orchestra or piano. This work was premiered on October 16, 2004 at the Tokyo Bunka-kaikan with En Shao (conductor) and the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra.
Yellow Sand Ancient Road
Erhu with orchestra or piano. This work premiered October 16, 2004 at the Tokyo Bunka-kaikan with Conductor En Shao and the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra.
Commissioned Compositions
1. |
1987 | Erhu concerto《Maiden Mo chou A Fantasy》 | He Zhan-Hao/Xuke |
| 2. | 1987 | Erhu and Chinese Orchestra《Fantasy》 | Yan Hui Chang |
| 3. | 1993 | Erhu and Piano/ Erhu and Orchestra《Scenery of Tianshan》 | Wang Jian Min |
| 4. | 1993 | Erhu and Piano/ Erhu Solo《Fei Ge》 | Wang Yan Qiao |
| 5. | 1993 | Erhu and Piano/Erhu Solo《Moonlight Night》 | Wang Yan Qiao |
| 6. | 1993 | Erhu and Piano/Erhu and Orchestra《Ten-Five-One》 | Masataka Matsuo |
| 7. | 1995 | Erhu and Piano/Erhu and Orchestra《Gusu Scenes》 | Wang Jian Min |
| 8. | 1998 | Fantastic epic for Erhu and Orchestra《YangGui-Fei Story》 AKA：Erhu Concerto 《Fantasy Ballad》 |
Wang Jian Min |
| 9. | 1998 | 《The Bridge》for Erhu and Orchestra | Yuzo Toyama |
| 10. | 2001 | Erhu and Cello/Erhu and Orchestra 《River Song》 | Yang Yong |
| 11. | 2001 | Erhu、Cello and Piano Trio《Morning of the Atosh》 | Wang Yan Qiao |
| 12. | 2005 | Erhu and Cello Duet《You Lan》 | Zhou Long |
| 13. | 2005 | Erhu and Cello Duet《Taiping Drum》 | Zhou Long |
Arragements by Xu Ke
V.Monti/arr, Xu Ke: Csardas 5'48 (11/29/1990)
Csardas by V. Monti, arranged by Xu Ke for the Erhu accompanied by a piano, string quartet, or orchestra. First recorded by Mr. Xu with piano and released on the BMG Hong Kong July 19, 1992. Second recorded by Mr. Xu with the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and released on March 23, 1996 on the BMG Japan.
N.Paganini/arr, Xu Ke: Variation on a Theme by Rossini 8'00 (11/29/1990)
Variation on a Theme by Rossini N. Paganini, arranged by Xu Ke for the Erhu accompanied by a piano, chamber orchestra, or orchestra. First recorded by Mr. Xu accompanied by a piano and released on the BMG Hong Kong on July 19, 1992. Second recorded by Mr. Xu accompanied by the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and released on March 23, 1996 on the BMG Japan label.
A.Rubinstein/arr, Xu Ke: Romance in E-flat major Op.44, No.1 3'51
Romance in E-flat Major Op. 44, No. 1 by A. Rubinstein, arranged by Xu Ke for the Erhu accompanied by a chamber orchestra, piano and orchestra. First recorded by Mr. Xu with the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and released March 23, 1996 on the BMG Japan label.
Traditional/arr, Xu Ke: Greensleeves 2'57 (3/23/1993)
Greensleeves Traditional, arranged by Xu Ke for the Erhu accompanied by a chamber orchestra, piano, or orchestra. First recorded by Xu Ke with the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and released on March 23, 1996 on the BMG Japan .
Mendelssohn/arr, Xu Ke: On Wings of Song 3'01 (3/23/1993)
On Wings of Song by Mendelssohn, arranged by Xu Ke for the Erhu accompanied by a chamber orchestra, piano, or orchestra. First recorded by Xu Ke with the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and released on March 23, 1996 on the BMG Japan label.
P.Tchaikovsky/arr, Xu Ke: Nocturne Op.19 No.4 4'37 (8/20/1995)
Nocturne by P. Tchaikovsky Op. 19 No. 4 arranged by Xu Ke for the Erhu and orchestra or piano. First recorded by Xu Ke accompanied the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and released on March 23, 1996 on the BMG Japan label.
