Compact disc. Titles and all credits in English and Chinese. Words by the composer and from a Chinese folksong (1st movement). Program notes, in part by the composer, notes on the performers and the bianzhong bells of Marquis Yi, and vocal texts, all in Chinese and English (27 p. : ill.) in container. "Commissioned by the Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China for celebrating the reunification on July 1, 1997"--Notes. Recorded in Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Apr. 8-9, 1997; Hobei Provincial Museum, Wuhan, China, Apr. 1-2, 1997; and Mechanics Hall, Worchster, Mass., May 6-8, 1997. Yo Yo Ma, cello ; Imperial Bells Ensemble of China ; Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra ; Yip's Children's Choir ; Tan Dun, conductor.