Yueming Xu, the accordionist, was born in Heilongjiang, China, and is an award recipient of several international accordion competitions.
Performer Biography
Yueming Xu is a participating artist of the 'Yehudi Menuhin Foundation' and her repertoire includes contemporary original compositions and transcriptions of pieces from various stylistic eras.
Interpretation
The performers, Yueming Xu (accordion) and Michael Krenn (saxophone), explore a repertoire from Renaissance to contemporary music, seeking personal interpretations and venturing beyond their comfort zones.
Instruments
The saxophone, developed in 1840 by Belgian Adolphe Sax, has no original compositions from the Baroque or Classical periods, and few from the Romantic era.
Performer Biography
Michael Krenn has performed as a soloist and with ensembles in various European countries, India, Thailand, and Japan, and made his US debut in Chicago in 2012.
Performer Biography
Michael Krenn, the saxophonist on this album, is a founding member of the Mobilis Saxophone Quartet and the Vienna Saxophonic Orchestra.
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