Various Artists – The Hugo Masters: An Anthology Of Chinese Classical Music (4-CD Box Set, 1992, Celestial Harmonies)

Why This CD Matters
This extensive anthology documents Chinese classical music through four volumes organized by instrument family: bowed strings, plucked strings, winds, and percussion. The digital recordings were made in the People’s Republic of China and feature traditional solo and ensemble performances captured for Hugo Productions.

Collector Note
This 1992 Celestial Harmonies edition was manufactured in Germany and pressed by Sonopress. The four CDs are housed in a distinctive silk-covered presentation box featuring artwork by Chinese painter Chang Dai-Chien.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD 1: Near Mint
CD 2: Near Mint
CD 3: Near Mint
CD 4: Near Mint
Box: VG+ with light wear
Booklet: VG+ with light wear

Technical Details
Format: 4 CDs, Compilation, Box Set
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Catalog Number: 19901-2
Country: USA & Europe
Year: 1992
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Chinese Classical

Tracklist
Volume 1 – Bowed Strings
Volume 2 – Plucked Strings
Volume 3 – Wind Instruments
Volume 4 – Percussion

Shipping & Handling
All four CDs cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Ships in protective packaging.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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