Experience the virtuosity of Tianwa Yang in "The Essential Tianwa Yang," a captivating collection of classical masterpieces set to release on May 27, 2025, under the prestigious Naxos Special Projects label. This album is a testament to Yang's exceptional talent and her ability to breathe new life into both beloved and lesser-known compositions.
Spanning a diverse range of styles and periods, the 20-track album features works by iconic composers such as Pablo de Sarasate, Frédéric Chopin, and Igor Stravinsky, among others. From the fiery passion of Sarasate's "Carmen Concert Fantasy" to the delicate beauty of Chopin's "Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2," Yang's technical prowess and expressive depth shine through in every note.
The album showcases Yang's collaborations with renowned orchestras and pianists, including the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Markus Hadulla. Their collective artistry elevates each piece, creating a rich and immersive listening experience.
With a duration of 1 hour and 39 minutes, "The Essential Tianwa Yang" is a comprehensive introduction to the artist's remarkable career and her unique interpretive voice. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to delight and inspire. Prepare to be transported through a journey of sound, as Tianwa Yang's extraordinary talent brings these timeless compositions to life.
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Tracks
IV. Allegro moderatoPablo de Sarasate, Tianwa Yang, Navarre Symphony Orchestra, Ernest Martinez Izquierdo
V. Moderato - AnimatoPablo de Sarasate, Tianwa Yang, Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra, Ernest Martinez Izquierdo
I. Prelude "Obsession". Poco vivaceEugène Ysaÿe, Tianwa Yang
II. Scherzo. VivacissimoSergei Prokofiev, Tianwa Yang, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jun Markl
Nocturne-serenade, Op. 45Pablo de Sarasate, Tianwa Yang, Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra, Ernest Martinez Izquierdo
III. Toccata-RondoGeorge Antheil, Tianwa Yang, Nicholas Rimmer
III. Allegro moltoJoan Manen, Tianwa Yang, Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, Darrell Ang
III. Allegro agitatoFelix Mendelssohn, Tianwa Wang, Romain Descharmes
Navarra, Op. 33Pablo de Sarasate, Tianwa Yang, Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra, Ernest Martinez Izquierdo
II. Theme & VariationsSergei Prokofiev, Tianwa Yang
III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Tianwa Yang, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Antoni Wit
Serenade andalouse, Op. 28Pablo de Sarasate, Tianwa Yang, Markus Hadulla
III. Vivo e impetuosoMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Tianwa Yang, SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg, Pieter-Jelle de Boer
V. Rondo. AllegroÉdouard Lalo, Tianwa Yang, Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, Darrell Ang
II. Fugato. Molto moderatoEugène Ysaÿe, Tianwa Yang
I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Tianwa Yang, Ensemble Tianwa Yang, Gerd Uwe Klein
Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Tianwa Yang, Markus Hadulla
III. AllegroFelix Mendelssohn, Tianwa Wang, Sinfonia Finlandia Jyvaskyla, Patrick Gallois
II. Airs by a StreamIgor Stravinsky, Tianwa Yang, Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players, Joann Falletta
Danza española No. 5: Playera, Op. 23, No. 1Pablo de Sarasate, Tianwa Yang, Markus Hadulla
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