This concert, performed and curated by Chinese/New Zealand pianist Jian Liu, weaves together pairs of piano works by Chinese and New Zealand composers. It was recorded at The Piano in Ōtautahi/Christchurch as part of their Sundays at Four recital series.
Jian Liu Photo: supplied
Jian Liu is an internationally celebrated concert pianist, chamber musician, and educator. He was born in China and is now based in Wellington.
We’ll hear him perform pairs of solo piano works linked by shared themes - including the innocence of children, the majesty of nature, songs that sing of the heart, and energetic sonatinas. Jian Liu’s intention in pairing these works is to take the audience on a sonic voyage that traverses the landscapes of China and Aoteroa, and find common ground in the melodies that unite us.
The pairings of works by New Zealand and Chinese composers are:
Douglas Lilburn & Huang Hu Wei
Anthony Ritchie & Ding Shan De
Gareth Farr & Zhang Zhao
Gillian Whitehead & He Lu Ting
David Farquhar & Wang Li San
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Darryl Stack
Engineer: Alex Harmer
Recorded at The Piano, Ōtautahi/Christchurch on 29 September 2024
