Yatga (The Art of the Mongolian)

1. The Trot of the Horse with the Black Velvet Coat (B. Naranbaatar) - 4:402. Variation 2 (trad., arr. A. Mend-Amar) - 6:293. The Colt of the Kherlen River (L. Murdorj) - 4:264. An Elegant Saddle (The Story of a Tan Horse) (B. Sharav) - 4:295. My Mother (E. Choidog, arr. Chinbat Baasankhuu) - 6:136. Green of the Valley (trad., arr. Chinbat Baasankhuu) - 4:047. Variations on Two Traditional Songs (J. Chuluun, arr. Chinbat Baasankhuu) - 5:268. Sunrise (trad., arr. Chinbat Baasankhuu) - 8:379. Variations (B. Sharav, arr. Chinbat Baasankhuu) - 9:1810. Spring (B. Bazarragchaa) - 5:22Total playing time: 59:40 min.Beautiful, atmospheric and restful Mongolian music, showcasing the Yatga (board zither with movable bridges), played by Chinbat Baasankhuu, one of the great masters of the instrument. Extensive liner notes, including artist biography, historical notes about Mongolian music and the yatga, as well as about each of the pieces.