Xiaogang Ye: Twilight in Tibet, 7 Episodes for Lin'an & Tianjin Suite

Featuring

Yijie Shi
Cong Gu
Stefan Malzew
Yuanming Song
Song-Hu Liu
Franck Ollu

Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
Xiaogang Ye

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Xiaogang Ye is committed to promoting the development of China's modern music and the exchange of Chinese and foreign music cultures.

Cultural Impact

Xiaogang Ye's film music, though not central to his output, has given his work unprecedented exposure in China, leading to him being granted the honorary title of 'Man of China' in 2005.

Recording & Production

This album features world premiere recordings of "Twilight in Tibet" and "Tianjin Suite."

Composer Biography

Xiaogang Ye, born in Shanghai in 1955, is considered one of China's leading contemporary composers.

Notable Performances

Xiaogang Ye's piano concerto 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.

Composer's Artistic Vision

In "Seven Episodes for Lin'an," Xiaogang Ye aims to convey his deep love of ancient Chinese culture and introduce China's cultural heritage to the wider world.