Blind Abing
Taoist Musician & Composer
Not much is known in detail about Abing's life. He was born during the 1890s (some place the year as 1893) and given the name Hua Yanjun. He was brought up as a Taoist musician in East China, not very far from Shanghai. He apparently was adopted by the Taoist master of the a local temple and became a Taoist apprentice. Abing learned music much of what he knew about music early on from his Taoist master.
In early adulthood due to an eye disease, his sight declined and he eventually lost the sight in both eyes. At this time he began performing music in the streets, now using the name, Blind Abing.
It has been said that some people considered Abing to be a beggar, but it seems that he was not one to accept charity and he relied on performing his music to support himself. And it is also said that when people asked him to perform, even without offering any money, he still happily performed his music.
In 1950, the year of his death, six of his performances were recorded Chinese music historians. These performances were later printed as music notation and since that time the six solos have been performed and recorded by various musicians.
We have created a CD of improvisations using the melodies of Abing..........
Whispering Of The Pines
MP3 Samples
Whispering of the Pines (excerpt)
Wind Melody - (excerpt)
If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this CD, please contact us by e-mail.
We also have created a CD of interpretations
of the ancient qin music of China.......
A Solitary
Wild Orchid
Arrangements of the ancient qin music of China, for solo cello
MP3 Sample
Ode To The Autumn Wind #2
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