This recording was made possible with support from the University of Michigan, the Seattle Symphony, and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music.
Performer Biography
Gerard Schwarz, one of the leading conductors of his generation, has been Music Director of the Seattle Symphony since 1985 and has a vast discography of some 260 releases.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Sheng, the phoenix, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fable, symbolizes a spiritual guide for humanity, bringing hope and connecting people through beauty and emotion in music.
Composer Biography
Composer Bright Sheng, born in Shanghai, China, moved to New York in 1982 and is currently The Leonard Bernstein Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bright Sheng's music often explores the influence between cultures, connecting his Chinese heritage with his American training.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Bright Sheng's works: Red Silk Dance, Tibetan Swing, and The Phoenix.
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