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Meeting 13 January 2018

Introduction

This, the 92nd meeting of the London Youlan Qin Society, was held in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

Summary of the AGM

The Society's seventh AGM was held during this meeting.

2017 was a steady, fruitful year. We held 6 yaji meetings, two 3-month qin courses, a very successful Guqin Summer School and a concert which was very well received. We had one special yaji meeting: our May yaji was held at China Exchange, as part of their "China in Context" event.

• A £5 increase in annual subscriptions was announced. The new rates are:
• Full membership: £30, with a concessionary rate of £25 for students, pensioners and people not in full time employment
• Associate membership: £20, with a concessionary rate of £15 for students, pensioners and people not in full time employment.

Music

The following music was played:

1. Yu Qiao Wen Da 渔樵问答 (Dialogue of the Fisherman and the Woodcutter), played by Charles Tsua
2. Yangguan San Die 阳关三叠 (Three Variations on the Yang Pass Theme), played by Wong Huiting
3. Bai Xue 白雪 (White Snow), played by Wu Ximei
4. Da Lang Tao Sha 大浪淘沙 (Great Waves Washing the Sand), played by Peng Yuqin (pipa)
5. Jiu Kuang 酒狂 (Drunken Ecstasy), played by Long Qihan
6. Meihua San Nong 梅花三弄 (Three Variations on the Plum Blossom Theme), played by Di Zhangao
7. Ping Sha Luo Yan 平沙落雁 (Wild Geese Descending on the Level Sand), played by Oscar Fu
8. Liu Shui 流水 (Flowing Water), played by Xiao Lei
9. Zui Yu Chang Wan 醉渔唱晚 (Evening Song of the Drunken Fishermen), played by Qiu Bitao (Gu Meigeng's score)
10. Shen Ren Chang 神人畅 (Harmony of Gods and Men), played by Julian Joseph
11. Liezi Yu Feng 列子御风 (Liezi Rids the Wind), played by Jenny Zhao
12. Yueren Ge 越人歌 (Song of the Yue Boatman), composed by Tan Dun, qinge, played and sung by Elaine Yu
13. Guangling San 广陵散 (Guangling San (prelude)), played by Marnix Wells
14. Meihua San Nong 梅花三弄 (Three Variations on the Plum Blossom Theme), played by Cheng Yu
15. Changmen Yuan 长门怨 (Lament at Changmen Palace), played by Fu Yingbai
16. Guanshan Yue 关山月 (Moon over the Mountain Pass), qinge, played by Cheng Yu (pipa) and Elaine Yu (qin)
17. Yang Chun Bai Xue 阳春白雪 (Snow in Sunny Spring), played by Cheng Yu (pipa)

The London Youlan Qin Society would like to thank the Department of Music at SOAS for allowing us to hold our meeting there.