Short bio Huang Ruo
Full biography Huang Ruo
Huang Ruo is a Chinese-born composer who has been making waves in the classical music scene for years. Born in 1976 in Hainan, China, Ruo started his musical career by studying piano at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. However, it wasn't until he moved to New York City to attend the Juilliard School that he found his true calling as a composer.
Ruo's music is known for its unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, as well as its use of non-traditional instruments and techniques. He has been commissioned by some of the biggest names in classical music, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic.
One of his most notable works is "Dr. Sun Yat-sen," an opera that tells the story of the life of the revolutionary leader who helped overthrow China's Qing dynasty. The opera premiered in Hong Kong in 2013 and has since been performed in cities around the world.
In addition to his work as a composer, Ruo is also an accomplished conductor and educator. He has conducted multiple orchestras and ensembles around the world, and has taught at institutions including the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music, the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
Overall, Huang Ruo has established himself as one of the most innovative and exciting composers of our time, and his music continues to captivate audiences around the globe.
Compositions featuring Huang Ruo
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Dust in Time, for string quartet | 61:39 min | Chamber Music | 2020 |
| 2 | Becoming Another, for orchestra | 12:09 min | Orchestral | 2015 |
| 3 | An American Soldier, opera | Opera | 2014 | |
| 4 | Folk Songs, for orchestra | 15:54 min | Orchestral | 2012 |
| 5 | Still / Motion, for orchestra | 13:35 min | Orchestral | 2009 |
| 6 | Fragments (4) for solo cello | 13:25 min | Chamber Music | 2006 |
| 7 | Shattered Steps, for Chinese folk-rock voice & orchestra | 11:36 min | Vocal Music | 2006 |
| 8 | Violin Concerto No. 1 ("Omnipresence") | 31:40 min | Concerto | 2004 |
| 9 | Leaving Sao, for violin & chamber orchestra | 11:08 min | Orchestral | 2004 |
| 10 | Confluence: Concerto No. 4, for 15 players | 15:28 min | Chamber Music | 2002 |
| 11 | Divergence: Concerto No. 3, for 5 players | 10:31 min | Chamber Music | 2001 |
| 12 | The Lost Garden: Concerto No. 2, for 8 players | 19:22 min | Chamber Music | 2001 |
| 13 | Yueh Fei: Concerto No 1, for 8 players | 18:16 min | Chamber Music | 2000 |
| 14 | Pieces (2) for orchestra | 15:02 min | Orchestral | 1998 |
| 15 | Pieces (3) for piano | 13:07 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Red Rain, for piano | 10:49 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Drama Theater No. 4 ("To The Four Corners"), for flute, clarinet, violin, viola & percussion | 21:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | String Quartet No. 1 ("The Three Tenses") | 14:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Drama Theater No. 3 ("Written on the Wind"), for pipa & voice | 13:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 20 | The Work of Angels, for voice & piano | 7:41 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | Tree Without Wind, for piano | 13:57 min | Keyboard | - |
| 22 | Drama Theater No. 2 ("Shifting Shades"), for cello, piano & percussion | 15:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Wind Blows, for cello & piano drone | 7:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Without Words, for chorus | 5:59 min | Choral | - |
| 25 | Divergence, for piano & speaker | 8:28 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Huang Ruo
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Into The Vast World(CD, Album) | 2020 | Innova Recordings |
| 2 |  |
Red Rain | 2016 | Innova Recordings |
| 3 |  |
Huang Ruo, Future In REverse (FIRE), Min Xiao-Fen – To The Four Corners(CD, Album) | 2009 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Steven Bryant, Huang Ruo, Samuel Adler, Shulamit Ran, John Ross (19), Michael Daugherty, Bowling Green Philharmonia, Emily Freeman Brown – The Voice Of The Composer | New Music From Bowling Green Volume 5(CD, ) | 2008 | Albany Records |
| 5 |  |
Chamber Concerto Cycle(CD, ) | 2007 | Naxos |
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