The Chinese pianist Chen Sa has received much acclaim for her interpretations of composers such as Chopin, Rachmaninov and Ravel, but on the present disc she makes something of a return to her roots, in a (mostly) Chinese programme of solo and concertante works.
In the two concertos, Chen Sa receives the eminent support of the Taipei Chinese Orchestra under its chief conductor Chung Yiu-Kwong. This team has appeared on four previous releases from BIS, and has received worldwide critical acclaim for their performances, 'evoking delicate playfulness, high drama, or the tranquillity of a misty Chinese valley with equal atmosphere' (Classic FM Magazine) and 'producing a rich multihued soundscape, a vibrant rhythmic drive, and spectacular ensemble virtuosity' (American Record Guide). 曲目列表:
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Silence of Anatolia (Piano Concerto No.3), Op.11
1. I. Silence of Anatolia 8'16
2. II. Obstinacy 4'32
3. III. Cadenza 3'42
4. IV. Elegy 5'10
Tyzen Hsiao (蕭泰然)
5. Farewell étude, Op.55 6'24
Julian Yu (于京君)
6. Impromptu, Op.9 3'21
Qigang Chen (陈其钢)
7. Instants d’un opéra de Pékin (2004 version) 11'19
Xiaohan Wang (王笑寒)
8. A song in the childhood. Adagio ma non troppo 4'22
Tyzen Hsiao (蕭泰然)
9. Memory. Andante cantabile 2'53
Xilin Wang (王西麟)
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op.56
10. I. Allegro minaccioso 8'40
11. II. Passacaglia. Adagio 9'13
12. III. Allegretto un poco 12'19 试听: