The art song 'Drei Wünsche der Rose' (Three Wishes of the Rose) was composed by Huang Zi during the Battle of Shanghai in 1932, reflecting the desperate situation of the Chinese people.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Ich liebe dieses Land' (I Love This Land), is taken from an art song by Chinese composer Zaiyi Lu, chosen by soprano Xin Wang to highlight her connection to Austria and China.
Composition History
The Chinese art song 'I Love This Land' was composed by Lu Zaiyi in 2001, based on an inspiring poem by Ai Qing written in 1938 during China's war of resistance against Japanese aggression.
Performer Biography
Soprano Xin Wang has performed with numerous international orchestras and in renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Vienna Musikverein.
Historical Context
This album was released to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Austria.
Performer Biography
Niels Muus, the pianist on this recording, is a professor and director of opera programs in both Vienna and Beijing, and has conducted internationally acclaimed opera productions.
Performer Biography
Xin Wang, a Chinese artist based in Austria, is described as a musical ambassador for the cultural collaborations between China and Austria.
