Xuefei yang brings bachs violin concertos to the guitar. Bist du bei mir bwv 508 is an aria from bach s notebook for anna magdalena bach. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. This exciting and innovative album in which she has transcribed for the guitar some of bach s familiar violin concertos and other works showcases why xuefei yang is truly a talented artist. Even more impressive were the evening concerts given by david russell, berta rojas, xuefei yang and the modern guitar trio.
Asturius leyenda from the suite espanola by isaac albenez. Xuefei yang guitar, arranger short biography bach cantata. As it turns out, xuefei yang is an extraordinarily sensitive and gifted guitarist whose playing has not only the requisite technique but also the kind of musical sensitivity i appreciate. East lothian in scotland last week xuefei practicing on the club stage sailing well i. Xuefei had forsaken her usual greg smallman guitar for the evening and played a jose. The beijingborn guitarist xuefei yang has recorded her first album of baroque music, an allbach programme anchored by three concertos newly arranged for guitar and string quartet. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Hearing xuefei yang s bach concertos, you could almost be convinced that bach had written specifically for the guitar.
From a special bach birthday concert called sonatas and partitas at the wgbh fraser performance studio, classical new england host cathy fuller welcomes emi classics guitarist xuefei yang one of the first chinese guitarists to play in the. The first chinese classical guitarist to launch an international career, xuefei yang was so accomplished as a teen that john williams gave two of his own smallman guitars to the beijing conservatory so she would have excellent instruments to play. Xuefei yang plays bach by guitar masterclass duration. The concert hall was filled to capacity with many extra chairs being required. Perlman has said that the transparency of bachs writing leaves it open to many interpretations. Next week the acclaimed chinese guitarist xuefei yang releases her new album of bach violin concertos arranged for guitar and string quartet. The truth is, bach wrote for the ages and great artists such as yang are the sands that keep the hourglass endlessly flowing. Ive seen the elias in concert several times and have enjoyed and admired their playing, but here they lack impact and sound oddly distant and disengaged. Born in beijing following the cultural revolution, during which western music and instruments were banned, she was the firstever guitarist in china to enter a music school. Listen to music from xuefei yang like drunken ecstasy arr. Well, i have a friend who is working on a version of bachs italian concerto on the harp, so why not. Xuefei yang concert new members we extend a very warm welcome to the following new members.
The beijingborn guitarist xuefei yang has recorded her first album of baroque music, an allbach programme anchored by three concertos. This track features on xuefei s latest warner classics cd, sojourn. Xuefei yang, it seems, is destined for a place right at the very top of the classical guitar world. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from xuefei yang. Accompanying fei on this release is the elias string quartet. But the star of the evening was the chinese guitarist xuefei yang.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Musixmatch for spotify and itunes is now available for your computer download now. Bach was an avid arranger of his own music, as well as the works of others, the transcriptions of his keyboard and violin concertos by xuefei yang for this 2012 emi classics release is part of an honorable tradition. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Xuefei yang concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. Graduate of the central conservatory of music in beijing. The first chinese classical guitarist to launch an international career, xuefei yang was so accomplished as a teen that john williams gave two of his own smallman guitars to the beijing conservatory so she would have excellent instruments to. Beijingborn guitarist xuefei yang is a musical pioneer. Colours of brazil, an album by xuefei yang on spotify. Listen to your favorite songs from bach concertos by xuefei yang now. Xuefei yang brings bach s violin concertos to the guitar next week the acclaimed chinese guitarist xuefei yang releases her new album of bach violin concertos arranged for guitar and string quartet. March 15, 1977 beijing, china the chinese guitarist, xuefei yang fei, began playing the guitar when she was 7.
Chinas classical guitarist xuefei yang xuefei yang is renowned as one of the worlds finest classical guitarists. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Guitarist xuefei yang plays bachs air on a g string from wgbh music. Xuefei consummate guitar playing from a lady with no equal classic fm view more. Xuefei yang music videos i was moved by the musicianship and the very person of this extraordinary young lady new york sun. The beijingborn guitarist xuefei yang has recorded her first album of baroque music, an all bach programme anchored by three concertos newly arranged for guitar and string quartet. Bach concertos is an exciting, innovative album in which she has transcribed for the guitar some of bach s familiar violin concertos and other works, hoping to establish these new arrangements as noteworthy repertoire for the guitar and to expand the concerto repertoire for that instrument. It has become a popular choice for wedding ceremonies and other such occasions. Here, in partnership with conductor daniel barenboim, violinist pinchas zukerman and oboist neil black, he brings his distinctive musical wisdom to six of bachs concertos. Xuefei yang was the first guitarist from china to study in the united kingdom and also the first guitarist to ever receive an international scholarship from the royal schools of music for her postgraduate recitals at the royal academy of music in london. This exciting and innovative album in which she has transcribed for the guitar some of bachs familiar violin concertos and other works showcases why xuefei yang is truly a talented artist. The website, newsletter, and lessons are available to.
Rodrigo attended her debut concert in madrid when she was 14 and in 1995, john williams presented two of his own guitars to her conservatory especially for her and other top students to. Guitarist yang xuefei reinterprets bach on a sevenstring. From the bach concertos cd on emi classics, xuefei and the elias quartet perform a movement from bach s a minor violin concerto. Concertos xuefei yang, elias string quartet on allmusic 2012 since j. As the first chinese student to ever be awarded a full international scholarship at the royal academy of music in london, yang has gone on to become the first to launch an international professional career. Three years later, she started studying under chen zhi, the chairman of the china classical guitar society. Marillion early stages the official bootleg box set 198219876cd 2008. Born in beijing, now based in the uk, xuefei yang fei is acclaimed as one of the worlds finest classical g. Xuefei yang is considered something of a musical pioneer. In this video arranged for classical guitar bist du bei mir is performed by leading chinese classical guitarists, xuefei yang, one of first that ever played in western countries.
And, playing with similar brilliance in robert saxton s night dance, timothy salter s equipoise premiere and britten s nocturnal after john. Bachs violin concertos are quite few there are the three recognized concertos bwv 1041, 1042 and 1043, a triple concerto for violin, flute and harpsichord, and a host of reconstructed or fragmentary works. Xuefei yang jeansebastien bach gottfried stolzel bach concertos. Bach concertos by xuefei yang on amazon music unlimited. Xuefei yang born in beijing, now based in the uk, xuefei yang fei is acclaimed as one of the worlds finest classical guitarists. The entertainment and the enjoyment you get at a live xuefei yang event are nothing compared to watching it on tv. Bachs suite in e major demonstrated bach at his best bright and sparkling, then stately and majestic through to joyful.
Feb 02, 2012 the beijingborn guitarist xuefei yang has recorded her first album of baroque music, an all bach programme anchored by three concertos newly arranged for guitar and string quartet. Xuefei yang is acclaimed as one of the worlds finest classical guitarists. She made a public debut at the first china international guitar festival, where she. Xuefei has an exclusive international recording contract with emi classics. Cantatas ii bwv 56, 106, 147 johann sebastian bach. Feel free to follow xuefei yang 2020 schedule and xuefei yang upcoming tour dates 2020 at the ticket listing table above and book xuefei yang event tickets and event dates. Bach concertos is an exciting, innovative album in which she has transcribed for the guitar some of bachs familiar violin concertos and other works, hoping to establish these new arrangements as noteworthy repertoire for the guitar and to expand the concerto repertoire for that instrument. Check out bach concertos by xuefei yang on amazon music. Bist du bei mir bwv 508 is an aria from bachs notebook for anna magdalena bach. Hearing xuefei yangs bach concertos, you could almost be convinced that bach had written specifically for the guitar. It took nearly two years to finish and features her own transcriptions of three bach concertos, as well as some of his solo works. Xufei yang bach violin concerto g minor snow mix 3dsbsa youtube.
On video you can watch and listen to xuefei yang, possibly most notable chinese classical guitarist. The website, newsletter, and lessons are available to everyone for free. Lucy coward caught up with xuefei to find out all about this ambitious project. Beijingborn xuefei yang, who has long made the uk her home, is widely considered one of the worlds finest classical guitarists. Bach himself made arrangements for lute that are usually played on guitar in modern performances, and yangs decision to back the solo guitar with a string quartet was. From a special bach birthday concert called sonatas and partitas at the wgbh fraser performance studio, classical new england host cathy fuller welcomes emi classics guitarist xuefei yang one of the first chinese guitarists to play in the west for a performance of the popular air from bach s suite no. Some of the audience had travelled from all over the south of england to see a concert of some of the best pieces in the guitar repertoire.
Yang was born in beijing in 1977, and began playing the guitar when she was seven. In xiaoyong chens static and rotation she turned sweet, chiming overtones into a wild sound like a hailstorm on a window. Get xuefei yang setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other xuefei yang fans for free on. Guitarist yang xuefei reinterprets bach on a sevenstringart. Concerts throughout the uk, europe, asia and north america and in the most prestigious venues have lead to a highly successful recording career. Xuefei yang a ecouter sur deezer musique en streaming. Her solos are polished but theres a problem with her concertos with the elias quartet. Christy moore the christy moore collection 8191 1991. Youre reading one of the most popular independent classical guitar publications online. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest xuefei yang interviews. Xuefei yang is an impressive talent but parts of this recording dont work for me. Bach concertos is an exciting, innovative album in which she has transcribed for the guitar some of bachs familiar.
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