Topic: 20260301 A Journey Through Music and Music: Wang Xiaoyu's Pear Blossom Drum II & Celebrating the Lantern Festival

Topic: 本集曲目:1. 聶耳: 金蛇狂舞2. 邵恩: 歡3. 黃海懷: 賽馬 4. 夏炎：一車兩馬 5. 齊·寶力高:萬馬奔騰 (馬頭琴與樂隊)6. 王丹紅: 山西印象 -小青馬7. 李博禪: 茶馬 【Let’s Listen to and enjoy】Today is The night before Lunar New Year's Eve, a moment when families prepare to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Tonight’s program carries two themes: one is the finale of Zhu Zaiyu: Light of the Chinese People and two is a musical celebration of the Horse Year. In the first part, we honor Zhu Zaiyu, the Ming dynasty thinker, musician, and scientist whose brilliance in tuning, dance, calendar reform, and philosophy left a timeless legacy. This concluding episode pays tribute to his wisdom and cultural impact. In the second part, we say goodbye to the Year of the Snake and joyfully welcome the Year of the Horse. The horse, symbolizing strength, speed, and freedom, inspires tonight’s music—from classics like Dance of the Golden Snake 金蛇狂舞to vivid portrayals of galloping steeds. Let us celebrate together, feel history’s resonance, and embrace the blessings of the new year.

Topic: 20260118 Wondering in Sizhu “General’s Command” & The Perilous Journey of a Thousand MilesIn the weaving of music and story, history’s tragedies often transform into moving melodies. This episode of Wondering in Sizhu, titled The Perilous Journey of a Thousand Miles, continues the legend of the assassin Nie Zheng, guiding listeners into another version of the tale: after Nie Zheng’s death in his attempt to kill Xia Lei, his sister Nie Rong braved countless dangers, traveling a thousand miles to uphold her brother’s honor and sacrifice. This narrative not only embodies the ancient spirit of chivalry but also reflects the weight of choices and emotions faced in times of war.The perilous journey of Nie Zheng and Nie Rong illuminates the human brilliance amid turmoil. War has never truly left humanity; music becomes both a mirror of the age and a reflection of the heart, recurring as a theme in musical works.Alongside Peng Xiuwen’s Qin Terracotta Warriors Fantasia, this episode features multiple versions of The General’s Command. Since its appearance in the Qing era Pipa Manual, this piece has symbolized strict military order and martial dignity. Its concise, powerful melody has spread widely across pipa, guzheng, Chaozhou percussion, and Jiangnan wind percussion ensembles.Journeying through silk and bamboo, we hear echoes of history and resonances of the human heart.