This CD features two leading geomungo (Korean zither) ensembles. Geumyul Akhoe is under the leadership of Lee She-Hwan, the first player to perform two North Korean pieces, Chulgang and First Bonghwa, included on this CD. The other group, Imjeon Geomungo Ensemble, are led by Lee Jae-Hwa, and are known for their experimental side, re-inventing eight and nine string geomungo for use in new modern compositions. The Geomungo was a revered instrument among the Korean literati, with most old manuscripts being written for it. Only relatively recently has it been overtaken by the gayageum. Listen to all tracks.
1. Geomungo with Yanggeum - Chwita (4:34) 2. Chimhyangmu by Hwang Byung-Ki (9:35) 3. Chulgang by Kim Yong-Sil (6:15) 4. First Bonghwa by Park Ye-Sub (7:57) 5. Birth of Sound Part I by Lee Sung-Cheon (3:06) 6. Birth of Sound Part II by Lee Sung-Cheon (1:55) 7. Birth of Sound Part III by Lee Sung-Cheon (1:20) 8. Birth of Sound Part IV by Lee Sung-Cheon (3:38) 9. Dodaga 2000 by Lee Jae-Hwa (12:18) 10. Geomungo Trio - Hahyeon Doduri (3:13)
