℗ 2012 Naxos
| Released | October 2, 2012 |
| Duration | 49m 00s |
| Record Label | Naxos |
| Catalogue No. | 8.570607 |
| Genre | Classical (Chinese Music) |
The Yellow River Piano Concerto - The Butterfly Lovers Piano Concerto
Jie Chen, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Carolyn Kuan
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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The Yellow River Piano Concerto
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1.1
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I. Prelude. The Song of the Yellow River Boatmen
Yin Chengzong; Sheng Lihong; Chu Wanghua; Liu Zhuang; Shi Shucheng; Xu Feisheng; Jie Chen; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Carolyn Kuan |
3:39 | |||
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1.2
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II. Ode to the Yellow River
Yin Chengzong; Sheng Lihong; Chu Wanghua; Liu Zhuang; Shi Shucheng; Xu Feisheng; Jie Chen; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Carolyn Kuan |
4:11 | |||
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III. The Yellow River in Wrath
Yin Chengzong; Sheng Lihong; Chu Wanghua; Liu Zhuang; Shi Shucheng; Xu Feisheng; Jie Chen; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Carolyn Kuan |
7:06 | |||
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IV. Defend the Yellow River
Yin Chengzong; Sheng Lihong; Chu Wanghua; Liu Zhuang; Shi Shucheng; Xu Feisheng; Jie Chen; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Carolyn Kuan |
6:58 | |||
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The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto (arr. by Gang Chen for Piano and Orchestra, edited by Jie Chen)
He Zhanhao; Jie Chen; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Carolyn Kuan |
27:06 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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"... Chen need fear comparison with no one. This is a superlative account in which she displays huge verve and dynamism, as well as some affecting sensitivity when required. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra match the quality of the soloist’s playing ... (Carolyn Kuan) also does a sterling job."
- MusicWeb International
Conductor Carolyn Kuan leads the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, joined by pianist Jie Chen, on this programme of Chinese piano concertos, featuring a wonderful arrangement of The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto for piano and orchestra. This concerto has become world famous for its emotional blend of Western and Eastern traditions. The Yellow River Concerto is one of the most popular of all Chinese works, a rich, melodic exploration.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Naxos Studio Masters
Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand. 14-16 September, 2011 Producer & Engineer: Tim Handley Publishers: HNH International Ltd. / Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (Track 5) Cover painting by Chai Benshan
Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand. 14-16 September, 2011 Producer & Engineer: Tim Handley Publishers: HNH International Ltd. / Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (Track 5) Cover painting by Chai Benshan
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -1.84 -3.14 to 0.00 | -23.89 -25.70 to -21.42 | -20.06 -21.60 to -18.00 | 14 13 to 16 | |
| 1 | I. Prelude. The Song of the Yellow River Boatmen | -1.96 | -22.39 | -18.8 | 13 |
| 2 | II. Ode to the Yellow River | -3.14 | -24.66 | -20.6 | 13 |
| 3 | III. The Yellow River in Wrath | -2.60 | -25.29 | -21.6 | 14 |
| 4 | IV. Defend the Yellow River | 0.00 | -21.42 | -18.0 | 13 |
| 5 | The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto (arr. by Gang Chen for Piano and Orchestra, edited by Jie Chen) | -1.48 | -25.70 | -21.3 | 16 |