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Yang Wei & Betti Xiang
Songs Of Consonance: Masters Of Chinese Music Vol. 1 (Traditional Crossroads)
$16.99
One of China's preeminent virtuosi of the Chinese lute, known as the pipa, is joined here by erhu virtuoso Betti in traditional repertoire from various regions of China. Debut recording with the Amelia Trio.
Yang Wei - Pipa
Betti Xiang - Erhu
Amelia Piano Trio:
Jonathan Yates - Piano
Anthea Kreston - Violin
Jason Duckles - Cello
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Tracks:
1. Moonlight over the Spring River
2. Rainbow Dance
3. Silk-and-Bamboo Music
4. Birds Singing in the Tranquil Mountains
5. Henan Folk Tune
6. Ancient Battlefield
7.-16. Song of Consonance
17. River Melody
The artists' official bio
Upon their arrival to the United States in 1996, Betti Xiang and Yang Wei were immediately recognized as virtuosos of extraordinary ability. They have had the unique experience of being embraced by not only the World Music genre, but by classical audiences as well. This has led to numerous collaborations, notably the worldwide performances with Yang Wei, Betti Xiang and Yo-Yo Ma with the Silk Road Ensemble. With this group, they have performed in Belgium, France, Malaysia, Japan, and throughout the United States.
Their versatility has lead to chamber music performances with groups such as the contemporary ensemble CUBE, and the Amelia Piano Trio, one of the up and coming young ensembles in the states. Their collaboration with the Amelia Piano Trio has lead to the formation of a new quintet, "East Meets West", which explores the cross-influences of Eastern and Western Music. They look forward to performing in the ensemble in Alaska, Indianapolis, and Maryland next season. In addition, performances with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, violinist Rachel Barton, and the Newberry Consort, an early music ensemble, have earned Betti and Wei a reputation as diverse and creative musicians.
They have performed throughout the United States at such venues as the Ravinia International Music Festival, Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Tanglewood. They have served as artists-in-residence at the Chicago Art Institute’s Taoism and the arts of China exhibit in Chicago, where they lead interactive musical lectures on the history of culture in China. In recognition of their outstanding musicianship, they have recently been awarded the Illinois Arts Council Artist Fellowship.
Devoted not only to the repertoire of ancient traditional music, Betti and Wei have been instrumental in commissioning and performing new works by living composers. These include works by Bright Sheng, Huang Ruo (recently featured in a solo concert in New York’s Miller Theater), Chen Yi, and Lu Pei. Recent collaborations with Bright Sheng have lead to the performances of the Pipa concerto by Wei in Louisville and Germany.
Frequently guests on Television and Radio, Betti and Wei have appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Good Morning America, National Geographic, and National Public Radio. They are featured on Sony Records, numerous recording labels in China, and this Traditional Crossroads CD.
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