One or the best interpritations of the Vals Melodicos we have heard. On José's part,as an explorer performer, he found the different use of various guitars an added dimension to this selection of familar pieces.A deeply satisfing listening experience which we use frequently. Thank you Xuefei Yang.
JMMI&ST
Editor's Choice:
This disc was selected by Gramophone Magazine as their Editor's Choice in Instrumental Music for the Month of July!
Xue Fei Yang - 40 Degrees North:
I think Xue Fei Yang is a great guitarist....I have all 3 of her CDs. However, the music in this CD is kind of boring to me personally. Same goes for the Four Seasons. My two children who are learning to play classical guitar share the same sentiments. Kids can be brutally honest. Listen to the music samples before you buy otherwise you'll regret it if the genre is not for you. It's for die hard classical guitarists!! I like her Romance De Amor CD though. A number of lovely pieces there and played... more info
Unique talent, unique perspective, and as close to an autobiography as you will get in classical music:
Yang Xue Fei is on a mission to change how we listen to guitar. This is an extremely ambitious goal, approached and achieved in the past by the likes of Segovia and Bream. It sets her apart from other guitarists, no matter how wonderful or dazzling their talents.
As is always the case with Fei, it's fascinating to observe how her culture influences her art. Her right hand technique, in particular her tremolo, is unique (influenced by the pipa?) and she can draw her repertoire from a civilization... more info
Tracks:
Albeniz: Sevilla
Albeniz: Cordoba
Albeniz: Castilla (Seguidillas)
Goss: The Chinese Garden - Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua)
Goss: The Chinese Garden - Red Flowers Blooming All Over the Mountain
Goss: The Chinese Garden - Blue Orchid (Lan Hua Hua)
Tarrega: Variations on the Carnival of Venice
He Zhanhad & Chen Gang: The Butterfly Lovers (I. Falling In Love)
