The Philadelphia Orchestra, with members of the Shanghai Philharmonic, gave the January world premiere of Peng-Peng Gong’s Symphony No. 10, Peking Fantasy. The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote of the work: ”…direct musical language…gorgeous…highly original sounds…vivid episodes.” Six World Folk Songs and his Symphony No. 8 were premiered by the Shanghai Philharmonic on April 27th. See full videos and the composer’s playlist below.
Six World Folk Songs premiere video
Recently published: Symphony No. 9: Revival (A Choral Symphony) Order here