The works on this album by Xiaogang Ye share a deep affection for the beauty and power of nature and landscape in China.
Performer Biography
Wei Lu, a violinist on this recording, was the first violin scholar of the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation and frequently performs with her globally.
Cultural Impact
Xiaogang Ye's piano concerto Starry Sky was premiered during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony, watched by three billion people worldwide.
Performer Biography
Shengnan Hu, a multipercussionist on this recording, is a Gold Prize winner of the Hummel International Percussion Competition.
Composer Biography
Xiaogang Ye has composed for over 30 Chinese movies and TV series, winning the Golden Rooster Award three times and earning the honorary title 'Man of China' in 2005.
Performer Biography
Dan Zhu, a violinist on this recording, was the first classical musician to perform in Antarctica, driven by his passion for nature and the environment.
Composer Biography
Xiaogang Ye, born in Shanghai in 1955, is considered one of China's leading contemporary composers.
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