Xiaogang Ye is one of China’s best-known contemporary composers whose work is acclaimed both in East Asia and the West for its colorful sonorities and lyrical expressiveness. Demonstrating Ye’s deep love for ancient Chinese poetry, Seven Episodes for Lin’an is a large-scale symphonic canvas that sets famous texts for the first time in contemporary history, weaving their eloquent imagery with intricate and timeless melodies. Twilight in Tibet evokes the landscape of the Himalayas, while the Tianjin Suite reflects the diversity of Tianjin, a city with a profound historical and cultural heritage, expressed through Ye’s signature combination of traditional and modern musical textures.
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“… Though Ye’s imagination is brought to life through solid performances, one may find more compelling contemporary works out there, maybe even a better representation of Ye’s unique work—though this depends much on personal taste. However, this album could still prove an interesting listen for the curious listener.”
Azusa Ueno – theclassicreview.com – 5 May 2022
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