Philip Chiu, the pianist on this album, won the 2023 Juno Award for Best Classical Solo Album and is the inaugural winner of the Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer.
Album & Artwork
The album title, Voyages, reflects pianist Philip Chiu's personal attempt to capture a sense of belonging, exploring questions of identity and heritage.
Compositional Technique
The first book of Debussy's 'Images' is structured according to the golden ratio, which guides aspects like section length, crescendos, rhythms, modes, and nuances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy's 'Estampes' aimed to substitute imagination for travel, as he wrote, 'If one cannot afford to travel, one substitutes the imagination'.
Performer Biography
Philip Chiu is known for his open and authentic stage presence, which contrasts with the traditional image of a 'hermit-pianist'.
Composition History
Alice Ping Yee Ho's 'Hong Kong Nostalgia' was commissioned by Philip Chiu and is a world premiere recording on this album.
Album & Artwork
The album features beautiful artwork by Marie H. Sirois, which was inspired by Philip Chiu's own recollections and family story.
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