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Zhi-Jong Wang: Dances | Accentus ACC30619

Zhi-Jong Wang: Dances

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Label: Accentus

Cat No: ACC30619

Barcode: 4260234833164

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Orchestral

Release Date: 13th September 2024

Contents

Works

Bartok, Bela

Romanian Folk Dances (6) for piano, Sz56 BB68 (arr. Zoltan Szekely, orch. Dai Weiyi)

Brahms, Johannes

Hungarian Dances (21), WoO1 (trans. Joseph Joachim)
» no.1 in G minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.2 in D minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.3 in F major (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.4 in B minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.5 in G minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.6 in B flat major (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.7 in A major (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.17 in F sharp minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.19 in A minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.20 in D minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)

Falla, Manuel de

El amor brujo
» Ritual Fire Dance (arr. Dai Weiyi)

Shen Ye

Prelude

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich

The Nutcracker, op.71 (excerpts, arr. Shen Ye)

Artists

Zhi-Jong Wang (violin)
Ensemble Epoch

Works

Bartok, Bela

Romanian Folk Dances (6) for piano, Sz56 BB68 (arr. Zoltan Szekely, orch. Dai Weiyi)

Brahms, Johannes

Hungarian Dances (21), WoO1 (trans. Joseph Joachim)
» no.1 in G minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.2 in D minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.3 in F major (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.4 in B minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.5 in G minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.6 in B flat major (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.7 in A major (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.17 in F sharp minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.19 in A minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)
» no.20 in D minor (orch. Dai Weiyi/Shen Ye)

Falla, Manuel de

El amor brujo
» Ritual Fire Dance (arr. Dai Weiyi)

Shen Ye

Prelude

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich

The Nutcracker, op.71 (excerpts, arr. Shen Ye)

Artists

Zhi-Jong Wang (violin)
Ensemble Epoch

About

Experience the captivating artistry of Zhi-Jong Wang and her innovative chamber orchestra, Ensemble Epoch, with their latest album release, “Dances”. Founded in 2021 by graduates of the prestigious Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Ensemble Epoch is redefining the boundaries of classical music performance. “Dances” brings together an eclectic mix of compositions and arrangements, showcasing the ensemble's remarkable versatility and unity.

From the ethereal beauty of Shen Ye’s Prelude to the vibrant rhythms of Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances, this album is a testament to the ensemble’s dynamic range. The imaginative arrangements by contemporary composers Shen Ye and Dai Weiyi breathe new life into beloved classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Brahms’s Hungarian Dances. The album culminates in a breathtaking rendition of Manuel de Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance, demonstrating the ensemble's exceptional skill and passion.

Zhi-Jong Wang’s visionary leadership and violin artistry paired with the ensemble’s cohesive performance style create a unique listening experience that transcends traditional classical music forms. Each track on “Dances” is a journey into a world of musical exploration, where the intimate connection between musicians and audience comes alive.

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