Xiaogang Ye, one of China's leading contemporary composers, studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in China and later at the Eastman School of Music in New York.
Performer Biography
Les Temps Modernes focuses on making 20th and 21st-century repertoire better known, and explores new music resulting from advances in technology.
Composer Biography
Xiaogang Ye holds various cultural duties as a member of the Chinese Parliament, including Chairman of China Musicians' Association and founder of several international music festivals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Much of Xiaogang Ye's music, including works on this album, bears connections to Chinese culture and tradition, often drawing inspiration from Tibetan travels and tropical plants.
Performer Biography
Les Temps Modernes, the French chamber music ensemble performing on this album, was founded in 1993 by clarinetist Jean-Louis Bergerard and flutist Michel Lavignolle.
Notable Performances
Xiaogang Ye's piano concerto Starry Sky was premiered during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games by pianist Lang Lang, watched by three billion people worldwide.
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