Inner Mongolia Suite

Inner Mongolia Suite (Chinese: 内蒙组曲; pinyin: Nèiměng Zǔqǔ), Op. 9, is a suite for violin and piano by Ma Sicong (1912-1987).[1] The Suite was composed in 1937 after Ma's return from a trip to Suiyuan province, and published under the title Suiyuan Suite (Chinese: 绥远组曲; pinyin: Suíyuǎn Zǔqǔ); it was renamed after Suiyuan was incorporated into Inner Mongolia in 1954. Its three movements, based on traditional music of the Suiyuan region, are:

  • I. Epic
  • II. Nostalgia
  • III. Dances Beyond the Frontier.

The second movement, Nostalgia is Ma's most famous work. It is still frequently played in concerts.

References
  1. Qiu Jinle, "Qianxi Ma Sicong Suiyuan zuqu de chuangzuo tese," Yueqi/Musical Instrument 11 (2003) pp. 38-42.
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