Dream of Fenghuang 鳯之夢

Percussion with dancer
Toronto Chinese Orchestra; Dancer: Yan Lam 林恩恩

The Fenghuang, or Chinese Phoenix, is a mythological bird that is supreme over all other birds. It is a symbol of virtue and grace. Its feathers contain the five fundamental colors: black, white, red, blue and yellow. In this musical dream, Fenghuang appears in the following sequences:

1. Awakening 鳳凰初醒
2. Encountering Python 鳳蛇相爭
3. Taking Flight 鳳凰展翅

Dress rehearsal

Performance