Ye, Xiaogang : The Backyard of the Village - Oeuvres Orchestrales

Description

This Signum Classics release brings together four orchestral works by Ye Xiaogang, a major figure in contemporary Chinese music, performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Dane Lam. The album blends history and personal memory, from The Backyard of the Village (2019), a vibrant portrait of rural Chinese life, to My Faraway Nanjing (2005), a moving concerto in tribute to the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. The Memories of Mount Jing Gang (2019) and The Loquat in Five Colors (2024) complete the program, exploring landscapes and legends through modern, expressive orchestration. An intense immersion into the unique world of Ye Xiaogang, where Chinese tradition and contemporary orchestral technique meet.