Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Chinese composer Bright Sheng grew up hearing traditional Chinese music but became fascinated by Western classical music. As a composer, he’s forged a highly successful career blending both sound worlds into a fascinatingly distinctive sonic identity. Bright Sheng: H’un Lacerations (excerpt) New York Chamber Symphony/Gerard Schwartz New World 80407 1:06 Sheng: Dance Capriccio Shanghai Quartet; … Continue reading #175 Bright Sheng
One of the first composers to graduate from the Beijing Conservatory upon its reopening after the Cultural Revolution and the winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for his opera Madame White Snake, Zhou Long creates thoughtful, spiritually-infused music that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Zhou Long: … Continue reading #124 Zhou Long