More By Artist: Zhu
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BRIGHT SHENG
Let Fly Dan Zhu (violin), Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Bright Sheng [ Naxos / CD - released 12/Feb/2021 ] Inspired by the image of a violin melody flying off, Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng's virtuosic three-movement concerto Let Fly interweaves Chinese and Western classical elements. Vivid legends of astrological animals inform Zodiac Tales, a... |
ANTONIN DVORAK
The Dvorak Album Jan Vogler (cello). Chad Hoopes (violin), Matthew Lipman (viola), Juho Pohjonen (Piano), Tiffany Poon (piano), Kevin Zhu (violin) [ Sony Classics / CD - released 23/Aug/2022 ] "The choice of pieces here gives us a nice array of Dvořák chamber repertoire...selections like the Dumky are well-worth the listen." TheClassicReview |
TAN DUN
Tan Dun: Buddha Passion Shenyang (bass-baritone) Zhu Huiling (soprano) Yining Chen (pipa), etc / Orchestre National de Lyon, International Choir Academy Lübeck, Tan Dun [ Decca / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2023 ] "This is an attractive work, instantly and uncomplicatedly gratifying. Where the Water Passion wrestles and distils and provokes, the Buddha Passion affirms and entertains. Is it enough? Perhaps. Is it really a Passion? I'm not so sure." Gramophone |
FOLEY / PERKINSON / GERSHWIN / STILL / PRICE / COLERIDGE-TAYLOR / DVORAK
Roots Randall Goosby (violin), Zhu Wang (piano), Xavier Dubois Foley (double bass) [ Decca / CD - released 30/Jul/2021 ] "This is selfless, stylish playing which - paradoxically - ends up by projecting the personalities of both artists with even more freshness and warmth." Gramophone Editor's Choice August 2021 |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Violin Sonatas KV 301, KV 304, KV 376, KV 526 Hilary Hahn (violin) Natalie Zhu (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Oct/2005 ] "She is an extraordinary instrumentalist with strong musical ideas that are all her own, fabulous intonation, and a beautiful, clear, clean, modern tone." |
ANTONIOTTI, BOCCHERINI, CERVETTO / CIRRI / GEMINIANI / LANZETTI / VIVALDI
Out Of Italy Phoebe Carrai, baroque cello Beiliang Zhu (baroque cello), Avi Stein (harpsichord), Charles Weaver (lute) [ Avie / CD - released 3/May/2019 ] The 18th century experienced a mass migration of musicians from Italy - hitherto regarded as "the home of music" - seeking better fortunes in nations to the north. Giacobbe Basevi Cervetto, Giambatista Cirri and Francesco Geminiani went to London,... |
J. S. BACH
The Art of Fugue, BWV1080 Zhu Xiao‐Mei (piano) [ Accentus Music / CD - released 20/Sep/2014 ] Johann Sebastian Bach is for Zhu Xiao‐Mei the "reincarnation of a great Chinese wise man". Bach plays a key role in her life - she is today one of the most significant interpreters of his music. The remarkable biography of this celebrated pianist... |
J. S. BACH
Bach: French Suites Nos. 1-6, BWV812-817 Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano) [ Mirare / CD - released 10/Oct/2017 ] "Mei's phrasing is beautifully tapered, lending a natural ebb and flow to the music. In short, these are honest and deeply affectionate performances, set to become a classic." BBC Music Instrumental Choice - September 2017 |
SCHUMANN
Davidsbundlertanze / Kinderszenen Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano) [ Mirare / CD - released 1/Apr/2012 ] Zhu Xiao-Mei occupies a place all her own in today's musical world. Deliberately keeping her concerts few and far between, she appears in public only to perform especially demanding works, 'mountains of the soul' which she judges essential, in... |
J. S. BACH
Bach: Goldberg Variations Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano) [ Mirare / CD - released 1/Aug/2012 ] |
BEETHOVEN / SCHUBERT
Last Sonatas: Sonata No. 32 Op. 111 & Sonata No. 23 D960 Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano) [ Mirare / CD - released 1/Mar/2012 ] Zhu Xiao-Mei occupies a place all her own in today's musical world. Deliberately keeping her concerts few and far between, she appears in public only to perform especially demanding works, 'mountains of the soul' which she judges essential, in... |
W. A. MOZART
Piano Works Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano) [ Mirare / CD - released 9/Nov/2011 ] At the age of ten Zhu Xiao-Mei entered the Peking Conservatory where her brilliant studies were interrupted by the years of the Cultural Revolution. She was sent to a re-education camp on the border of Inner Mongolia for five years. On returning to... |
J. S. BACH
Six Partitas BWV825/830 Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano) [ Mirare / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2012 ] Zhu Xiao-Mei occupies a place all her own in today's musical world. Deliberately keeping her concerts few and far between, she appears in public only to perform especially demanding works, 'mountains of the soul' which she judges essential, in... |
J. S. BACH
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books 1 & 2 Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano) [ Mirare / 4 CD - released 1/Oct/2013 ] "The further I get in life, the more I tell myself that my great project is to make Bach's music the music that's accessible to the largest number of people, the most popular, in the best sense of the word. I want to make everyone love it; I want to... |
Zhu Zhu Pets
Zhu Zhu Pets: Quest for Zhu (Music From the Motion Picture) [ Universal Music U.K. / CD - released 2/Feb/2012 ] 14 classics sung by Youtube sensation Savannah Outen, American Idol finalist Thia Megia and the internationally popular ZhuZhu Pets. |
