Wei Lu, the violinist on this album and leader of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, was the first Chinese violinist to guest as concertmaster for the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Composer Biography
Xiaogang Ye, born in Shanghai in 1955, is considered one of China's leading contemporary composers and holds several prestigious positions, including chairman of the China Musicians Association.
Cultural Impact
Xiaogang Ye has composed music for over thirty important Chinese movies and TV series, which led to him being named 'Man of China' in 2005.
Performer Biography
José Serebrier, one of the conductors on this album, was named 'the greatest master of orchestral balance' by Leopold Stokowski when he became associate conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra at age 21.
Performer Biography
Sharon Bezaly, the flutist on this album, has inspired composers like Sofia Gubaidulina and Kalevi Aho to write for her, and has over 20 dedicated concertos.
Notable Performances
Xiaogang Ye's work Starry Sky was premiered during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games by Lang Lang, and the live broadcast was watched by three billion people worldwide.
Composition History
In 1995, Xiaogang Ye became the first Chinese composer to sign with the international publisher Schott Music.
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