Piano Works by Zhu Jian'er

Featuring

Xie Yashuangzi
Jian'er Zhu

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Zhu Jian'er described his piano compositions as 'small flowers embroidered with thin needles and tight threads,' emphasizing their intimate and personal nature.

Performer Biography

Pianist Xie Yashuangzi is a specialist in contemporary Chinese music, having premiered over 20 solo and chamber works and given concerts of such music in Europe and China.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Zhu Jian'er's piano works do not prioritize technical innovation but aim to explore and experiment with the Chinese style of music through the piano.

Recording & Production

This album, featuring piano works by Zhu Jian'er, was recorded for the very first time by pianist Xie Yashuangzi to mark Zhu's 100th birth anniversary in 2022.

Composer Biography

Zhu Jian'er, the composer, taught himself piano and composition in his childhood after moving to Shanghai with his family.

Interpretation

Pianist Xie Yashuangzi's performance of Images of the South was acknowledged by composer Zhu Jian'er as her own, highlighting the collaborative nature of contemporary music performance.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Zhu Jian'er believed that ethnic folk music is the foundation for modern compositional techniques, providing a key to combining Chinese and Western music cultures.