The accordion has a sizeable repertoire in the Nordic countries, particularly in Denmark, where many composers have written for it.
Performer Biography
Hanzhi Wang has performed globally in Europe and Asia and has made US debuts at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall and the Kennedy Center.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at the Studio Hall of the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Album & Artwork
This album takes listeners into the 'fairy-tale world of the accordion' through works by Danish composers that explore the darkness and luminosity of Hans Christian Andersen's stories.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The sound of the accordion suggests a fanciful nature, making it a natural conduit for pieces inspired by the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish national institution.
Performer Biography
Hanzhi Wang, the accordionist on this album, is a First Prize winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York.
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