Xiayin Wang, the pianist, is a Steinway Artist who completed her studies at the Shanghai Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music, winning numerous prizes.
Composer Biography
Richard Danielpour, the composer, was one of the first composers to be signed to an exclusive recording contract by Sony Classical, following Stravinsky and Copland.
Composition History
The complete cycle of "The Enchanted Garden: Preludes, Book I" was premiered by Christopher O'Riley on July 4, 1992, at the Aspen Music Festival.
Composition History
Book I of "The Enchanted Garden" was commissioned by The Louisiana School for its annual piano festival in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Richard Danielpour's "The Enchanted Garden" preludes are inspired by his dream-life, exploring the contrast between subconscious dreams and conscious reality.
Composition History
Book II of "The Enchanted Garden" was written nearly seventeen years after Book I, in 2009, and is based on true-to-life experiences and memories.
Composition History
Book II of "The Enchanted Garden" was commissioned for and premiered by Xiayin Wang, the pianist on this recording, on May 18, 2009, at Alice Tully Hall, New York City.
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