Huang Ruo, the composer, was born in China in 1976, the year the Chinese Cultural Revolution ended, and began studying composition and piano at age six.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Huang Ruo's musical style, which he calls 'Dimensionalism,' integrates Chinese ancient and folk music with Western avant-garde, experimental, rock, and jazz influences.
Cultural Impact
The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on this album, developed from the Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra, which contributed to the development of Chinese film and broadcasting.
Performer Biography
Liang Zhang, the conductor, is currently the Deputy Director and Chief Conductor for the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and Vice-Chairman of the Shanghai Music Society.
Performer Biography
Mezzo-soprano Guang Yang was the 1997 winner of the prestigious BBC Singer of the World Competition in Cardiff and the first prize winner of Plácido Domingo's OPERALIA Competition in 2001.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from a live concert on October 25, 2019, at the Shanghai Shangyin Opera House.
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