New CD commemorates 'Father of Double Bass'

Born in Beijing in 1923, Professor Chi was once the head Double Bass player of the Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei Symphony Orchestras, president of countless societies in Taiwan, such as the Youth Music Society, and professor at the National Taipei University of Arts until his retirement in 1989.

According to his son, Arthur Chi, the late music professor was also nicknamed "Andante" by his friends, both because of his slow melodic rhythm of conducting himself, as well as the pace of his compositions, which were mostly in a relaxed walking pace.

The significance of his father's work is different from the Western concept of "being successful," explained Arthur Chi.

Like in the philosophical canon of the "Dao De Jing," Professor Chi is worth respecting because he did not resist or compete with others, but rather, strived to be in harmony with the world, he pointed out.

Indeed, Chi was miraculously not afflicted by any political or racial bias, despite being caught within one of the most tumultuous periods in Chinese history.

After releasing a biography he wrote about the life of his father and organizing a musical performance in Chi's honor in 2007, Arthur Chi told The China Post that he compiled several compositions of his father in a newly released CD aimed at commemorating his father's contribution to the spread and encouragement of classical music in Taiwan. For further information on the newly released CD (NT$250), please contact Arthur Chi at 0930-730-753.

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