This piece about the Reign of Kangxi begins with massive gates opening to the Forbidden City, the Qing Dynasty’s glittering palace. A majestic procession makes its way to the inner halls, where the new emperor holds court. Turbulent, running strings and sharp turns in theme and color give voice to the vicious power plays that will fuel the young sovereign’s lifelong aversion to political corruption. Emperor Kangxi who was crowned as a child but grew into one of China's most celebrated and longes