In this grand ballet performed by the Beijing Dance Drama and Opera about the origin of the universe, the composer weaves a musical world both intricate and vast, familiar and foreign. Whether it be through the rawness of brutal drums or the melancholy conversation of sighing violins and cellos, the journey is always colorful and deeply emotional. Performed by the Asian Philharmonic Orchestra and backed by a cutting-edge array of electronics and ambiences, these pristinely recorded pieces are sure to spark the imagination. Credits: released 12 May 2012 composed, orchestrated, and conducted by Derek Zhao produced by Yong Liao performed by the Asian Philharmonic Orchestra recorded at the National Military Arts Academy