Whirling Udumbara II

Whirling Udumbara II is a work for He-drum and string orchestra,
composed by He Xuntian in 2012.

Summary

Whirling Udumbara II was written especially for string orchestra and He-drum. He-drum was created and designed by Mr. He. The distinctive sound and the performance method of He-drum make a deep impression.
The Soloist of this Works is the first worldwide He-drum performer Ehesuma.

Inspiration

Whirling Udumbara II was inspired from Xuntian He's poem Fragrant Nirvana Tree.

First performance

8. November 2014 Shanghai, Concert Hall, Oriental Art Center
He-drum: Ehesuma
Dirigent: James Judd
Israel Symphony Orchestra