Angel Stanislav Wang has performed in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow, and the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.
Composition History
Since 1993, the Jaén Competition has included a mandatory work commissioned from a Spanish composer, subsidized by the Ministry of Culture.
Compositional Technique
Liszt's Piano Sonata in B minor is notable for its inventive use of cyclic forms and lack of traditional movements, despite being a large-scale work.
Recording & Production
This album features four pieces Angel Stanislav Wang performed during the 63rd Jaén Prize International Piano Competition in 2022.
Composition History
Liszt's Piano Sonata in B minor, an undisputed masterpiece, was composed between 1852 and 1853 but not premiered until 1857 by his pupil and future son-in-law, Hans von Bülow.
Historical Context
The Jaén Prize International Piano Competition, established in 1953, initially had national status but became international in the 1960s.
Performer Biography
Angel Stanislav Wang, born in 2003, began piano studies at age five and debuted with a symphony orchestra at age nine.
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