Composer: Xiaogang Ye
Performer: Wei Lu, Shengnan Hu, Xiaotang Tan, Dan Zhu
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
Conductor: Gilbert Varga, Stefan Malzew, Franck Ollu
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Release: 2021
Size: 300 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Mount E’mei, Op. 74
02. Scent of the Green Mango, Op. 42
03. Lamura Cuo, Op. 69b
04. The Silence of Mount Minshan, Op. 73
Xiaogang Ye is regarded as one of today’s leading Chinese composers, having won prestigious awards for his concert music and for numerous highly successful film scores. The works on this recording share a deep affection for the beauty and power of nature and landscape in China. Mount E’mei eulogises the great spectacle and cultural significance of the mountain, creating a multi-dimensional picture through the use of traditional instruments. Lamura Cuo and The Silence of Mount Minshan describe mystic atmosphere and melancholy silence, while Scent of Green Mango uses vibrant colors and shading to express gratitude for the fruit’s refreshing fragrance.