Music
Five decades of pioneering Tibetan musical expression
"Sai·Dun Yue and Dun Zhu"
Eight-Act Mythological Dance Drama (1983-1985)
A monumental theatrical achievement, this large-scale mythological dance drama represents the first complete score for such a production composed independently by a Tibetan musician. The work weaves traditional Tibetan melodic motifs with sophisticated orchestration, creating an emotional and narrative journey through ancient Tibetan mythology.
Premiered to critical acclaim in Beijing (1987), this work earned the Ministry of Culture's Outstanding Literary and Artistic Creation Award and established Tsering as a composer capable of sustaining complex dramatic narratives through music.
Complete Works
Explore compositions organized by category and era
Orchestral & Theatrical Works
Large-scale compositions blending Tibetan traditions with Western orchestral sophistication
Sai·Dun Yue and Dun Zhu
Eight-Act Dance Drama
1983-1985
Epic mythological narrative combining traditional Tibetan ceremonial music with dramatic orchestral storytelling.
Forest Love Song
Zhouqu Tibetan Dance
1980
The first work to introduce Zhouqu Tibetan music to China's mainstream cultural scene.
Vocal Compositions & Songs
Beloved Tibetan-language songs that became cultural anthems
A Xiang Lao Lao (阿香唠唠)
Historic Orchestral Song
1980
Groundbreaking "Lu" style song with Western orchestral accompaniment. Winner of 1980 National Ethnic Performance Excellence Award.
Beautiful Gannan Grasslands
Han Chinese Version
1980
Han language adaptation still performed by artistic troupes and singers today, celebrating the beauty of Tibetan grasslands.
Waves of Xiahe (夏河之波)
Performed by Renkao
1990s
Released on cassette, this collection showcases Tsering's mastery of contemporary Tibetan song composition.
Tibetan Songs Album
Performed by Baizhen (Tibet Song and Dance Troupe)
1990s
Professional recordings showcasing Tsering's vocal compositions performed by one of Tibet's premier vocalists.
Where Are My Loving Parents?
Cultural Anthem
1990s
A deeply moving composition known by students from elementary through university across the Amdo region.
In Memory of Panchen Lama
Tribute Composition
1990s
Reverent tribute universally known and sung throughout Amdo Tibetan communities.
Electronic & Instrumental Works
Pioneering use of technology in Tibetan music
32 Electronic Keyboard Pieces
Tibetan Flavor Electronic Collection
1982
Historic collection—the first time a Tibetan musician performed traditional Tibetan-style music on electronic instruments. Broadcast widely across Tibetan-language radio stations.
Film & Television Music
Cinematic soundscapes for documentary and broadcast media
Tibetan Buddhism
30-Episode Documentary Series Score
1990s
Evocative musical score for internationally co-produced documentary (Japan, South Korea, New Zealand). Balances reverence with accessibility.
Coming from the Tent Circle
Documentary Score
1990s
Celebrating nomadic Tibetan culture through sound, capturing the spirit of traditional pastoral life.
Summer in Gannan
CCTV Documentary Music
1990s
Featured in CCTV's "East, West, South, North, Center" program, showcasing Gannan's cultural richness.
Specialized Documentary Music
Multiple Productions
1990s
Scores for "The Nun," "Flower Picking Festival," and other cultural documentaries.
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Musical Inspirations
Tibetan Plateau Landscapes
The vast, sacred geography of Tibet—from snow-capped peaks to endless grasslands—provides the spatial and emotional foundation for Tsering's compositions.
Monastic Chant Traditions
The deep vocal traditions of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, particularly from Labrang Monastery, inform the harmonic and melodic structures of his work.
Folk Song Heritage
Traditional Tibetan folk songs—work songs, love songs, ceremonial songs—form the melodic DNA that runs through all of Tsering's compositions.
Western Classical Tradition
Training in Western harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration allows Tsering to present Tibetan musical ideas with sophisticated structural complexity.
Theatrical Storytelling
Tibetan opera (Lhamo) and Reba performance traditions influence his approach to musical narrative and dramatic pacing.
Spiritual Philosophy
Buddhist concepts of impermanence, compassion, and interconnection shape the emotional and philosophical content of his musical expression.
"Each composition is a prayer, a memory, and a promise—honoring the past while singing toward the future."
— Tsering Dondrup