Short bio Qigang Chen
Full biography Qigang Chen
Qigang Chen is a well-known Chinese composer who is highly regarded for his unique style and blending of Chinese and Western classical music. He was born on February 14, 1951, in Shanghai, China, and began his musical education at an early age. He later studied composition at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.
Chen's music is characterized by its rich and nuanced harmonies, juxtaposed with moments of delicate and ethereal beauty. He often blends traditional Chinese folk music with Western classical music, creating a unique and compelling sound that has garnered him international acclaim.
Over the years, Chen has composed numerous pieces for various ensembles, including orchestras and chamber groups. His works have been performed by many renowned musicians and orchestras around the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the French government and the Golden Melody Award from the Taiwanese government.
In addition to his work as a composer, Chen has also served as a teacher and mentor to many young musicians. He has taught at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, as well as at the Paris Conservatory and the University of California, Los Angeles.
Chen's music has been described as being deeply lyrical and emotionally charged, and his ability to seamlessly blend different musical traditions has made him one of the most respected composers of contemporary classical music. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to creating new and innovative works has ensured that his music will continue to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world for many years to come.
Compositions featuring Qigang Chen
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Joie de la souffrance, concerto for violin & orchestra | 26:30 min | Concerto | 2016 |
| 2 | The Flowers of War, film score | 50:37 min | Film Score | 2011 |
| 3 | Er Huang, for piano & orchestra | 17:25 min | Concerto | 2009 |
| 4 | L'Eloignement, for string orchestra | 16:20 min | Orchestral | 2004 |
| 5 | Enchantements oubliés, for large string orchestra, harp, piano, celesta, timpani & percussion | 26:11 min | Orchestral | 2004 |
| 6 | Un temps disparu, for erhu & orchestra | 25:58 min | Concerto | 2002 |
| 7 | Iris dévoilée, for 2 sopranos, traditional Chinese instruments & orchestra | 40:39 min | Orchestral | 2001 |
| 8 | Instants d'un opéra de Pékin, for piano | 9:39 min | Keyboard | 2000 |
| 9 | Wu Xing, for orchestra | 10:13 min | Orchestral | 1999 |
| 10 | Reflet d'un temps disparu, for cello & orchestra | 24:35 min | Orchestral | 1995 |
| 11 | Three Images of Laughter, for xiao, pipa, sanxian & zheng | 9:50 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1995 |
| 12 | San Xiao (Three bursts of laughter), for 4 traditional Chinese instruments | 10:20 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1995 |
| 13 | Extase, for oboe & orchestra | 17:11 min | Concerto | 1995 |
| 14 | Yuan (Origines), for orchestra | 16:56 min | Orchestral | 1987 |
| 15 | Poème Lyrique II, for male voice & 11 musicians | 12:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | Three Laughs, for chamber ensemble | 9:56 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Feu d'Ombres, for soprano sax & instrumental ensemble | 18:28 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Yi for clarinet & string quartet | 13:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | You and Me, song (Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Theme Song) | 5:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Qigang Chen
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Chen, Kreisler, Rachminov, Maxim Vengerov, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Long Yu – Gateways(CD, Album) | 2019 | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 2 |  |
Qigang Chen, Chun-Chieh Yen, Jiemin Yan, Taiwan Philharmonic, Shao-Chia Lü – Enchantements Oubliés(CD, Album) | 2016 | Naxos |
| 3 |  |
Qigang Chen, Lang Lang – Coming Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) = 歸來 (电影音乐原声碟) = 归来 | 2014 | Sony Classical |
| 4 |  |
The Flowers Of War - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack(CD, Album) | 2011 | Sony Classical |
| 5 |  |
Chopin, Qigang Chen, Xiaogang Ye | Xiaotang Tan – Chopin(CD, Album) | 2011 | Tudor |
| 6 |  |
Gustav Mahler / Qigang Chen • Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Lan Shui – Symphony No. 10 • Wu Xing — Five Elements(DVD, NTSC, Blu-ray, Multichannel) | 2010 | Singapore Symphony Orchestra |
| 7 |  |
Di Xiao, Mozart, Albéniz, Nielsen, Chen, Ravel, Sibelius – Di Xiao Presents Mozart, Albéniz, Nielsen, Chen, Ravel, Sibelius(CD, ) | 2008 | Ecstasy Records (6) |
| 8 |  |
Qigang Chen - Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio France, Leonard Slatkin, Yves Prin, Ensemble Hua Xia, Tsung Yeh – Extase, San Xiao, Yuan, L' Eloignement(CD, Album) | 2006 | Virgin Classics |
| 9 |  |
Qigang Chen, Symphony Orchestra Of China National Ballet, Zhang Yi – Raise The Red Lantern(CD, ) | 2005 | Push Typhoon |
| 10 |  |
Qigang Chen / Ma Shuai · Yo-Yo Ma · Wu Bixia · Orchestre National De France, Benetti · Dutoit · Tang – Iris Dévoilée - Reflet D'un Temps Disparu - Wu Xing(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2003 | Virgin Classics |
| 11 |  |
Qigang Chen Avec La Participation De L' Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio France – Poème Lyrique II - Feux D'ombres - Yuan - Yi(CD, Album) | 1993 | REM editions |
Videos featuring Qigang Chen
Coming Home OST - Silent Conversations
Composer: Chen Qigang
Musicians: Lang Lang (piano), China Philarmonic Orchestra
(P) & © 2014 Le Vision Pictures - Sony Classical
Buy it at: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/coming-home-original-motion/id880544430
Following in Your Footsteps, Till the End of the World
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
Following in Your Footsteps, Till the End of the World · Yi Zhang · China Philharmonic Orchestra · Qigang Chen · ShiLei Chang · Yi-Bing Chu · Lang Lang · Xiaoduo Chen · Yuji · Rui Liu
Coming Home
Coming Home 1
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
Coming Home 1 · Lang Lang · Qigang Chen
Coming Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
℗ 2014 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2014-06-13
Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Haydn Bendall
Coming Home 2
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
Coming Home 2 · Lang Lang · Qigang Chen
Coming Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
℗ 2014 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2014-06-13
Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Haydn Bendall
Coming Home OST - To Meet Again, In Days Gone By
Composer: Chen Qigang
Musicians: Chen Xiaoduo & Yuji (voices), Lang Lang (piano), China Philarmonic Orchestra
(P) & © 2014 Le Vision Pictures - Sony Classical
Buy it at: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/coming-home-original-motion/id880544430
So Near, Yet So Far Away 1
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
So Near, Yet So Far Away 1 · Yi Zhang · China Philharmonic Orchestra · Qigang Chen · Rui Liu · Yi-Bing Chu · Lang Lang · Xiaoduo Chen · ShiLei Chang · Yuji
Coming Home (Original Motion Picture Sou
So Near, Yet So Far Away 2
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
So Near, Yet So Far Away 2 · Yi Zhang · China Philharmonic Orchestra · Qigang Chen · Rui Liu · Yi-Bing Chu · Lang Lang · Xiaoduo Chen · ShiLei Chang · Yuji
Coming Home (Original Motion Picture Sou
My Beloved in My Heart 1
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
My Beloved in My Heart 1 · Yi Zhang · China Philharmonic Orchestra · Qigang Chen · Xiaoduo Chen · ShiLei Chang · Yuji · Rui Liu · Yi-Bing Chu · Lang Lang
Coming Home (Original Motion Picture Sound
To Meet Again, in Days Gone By
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
To Meet Again, in Days Gone By · Yi Zhang · China Philharmonic Orchestra · Qigang Chen · Xiaoduo Chen · Yuji · ShiLei Chang · Rui Liu · Yi-Bing Chu · Lang Lang
Coming Home (Original Motion Picture
Always on My Mind 3
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment
Always on My Mind 3 · Yi Zhang · Lang Lang · Qigang Chen · China Philharmonic Orchestra · Yi-Bing Chu · Rui Liu
Coming Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
℗ 2014 Sony Music Entertainment
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