Paul Ji, the pianist, believes music is a unique and universal language that transcends time, space, and cultures.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place from July 15-18, 2020, at RIFFX Studio 1, La Seine Musicale, in Boulogne-Billancourt.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is a Steinway & Sons model D, tuned by Antoine Malbos de Latour.
Performer Biography
The pianist, Paul Ji, was born in Chicago to a Chinese family, grew up in France from the age of five, and is 16 years old at the time of this album's release.
Historical Context
The album was released in 2020, a year the pianist notes was marked by a viral pandemic and social division, contrasting with initial hopes for a '20/20' year.
Album & Artwork
This album is the debut recording for the pianist, Paul Ji, and features a selection of 16 mostly Romantic masterpieces.
Album & Artwork
The album includes pieces like Liszt's 'Rigoletto' paraphrase and Tchaikovsky's 'Pas de Deux' to represent the singing and dance categories of the 'Prodiges' competition, which the pianist won in 2019.
