On Chinese Dreams pianist Lydia Maria Bader plays piano pieces by contemporary Chinese composers based on traditional folk songs as well as works by Western composers inspired by China. The music is filled with beautiful melodies, which deserve to be heard outside of China. Praised for her elegant execution, beautiful tone and remarkable virtuosity, pianist Lydia Maria Bader has been described as "one of the leading pianists of Germany" (Neue Musikzeitung). Audiences and the press alike admire her charming moderation and thematically-conceived programs, which often venture into lesser-known territories of the piano literature and reflect a deep fascination with colorful cultures. Born in Bavaria, Germany, Lydia received her first piano lessons from her father. At the age of fifteen she began her studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich, first with Karl-Hermann Mrongovius, then with Michael SchÃ¤fer after graduating from high school, under whom she received her artistic diploma. Other major influences on her artistic development include a year of study at the Conservatoire National SupÃ©rieur de Musique in Paris with Michel Beroff and studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, Austria, with Markus Schirmer.

Tracklist:

In That Place Wholly Faraway (Arr. Z. Zhao)
Ballett-Suite "The Mermaid" (Excerpts Arr. W. Zuqiang): II. Coral Dance
Ballett-Suite "The Mermaid" (Excerpts Arr. W. Zuqiang): III. Dance Of The Waterweeds
Ballett-Suite "The Mermaid" (Excerpts Arr. W. Zuqiang): IV. Straw Hat Dance
Sunflower (Arr. L. Eryao)
3 Chinese Pieces: No. 1, A Shanghai Tragedy
3 Chinese Pieces: No. 2, Flirtation In A Chinese Garden
3 Chinese Pieces: No. 3, Rush Hour In Hong Kong
Lotus Land
Kangding Love Song (Arr. C. Wanghua)
Quiz Song (Arr. C. Wanghua)
5 Traumdichtungen, Op. 62 "Alt-China": No. 1, Die Glocken Der Pagode
5 Traumdichtungen, Op. 62 "Alt-China": No. 2, Chinesische Nachtigall
5 Traumdichtungen, Op. 62 "Alt-China": No. 3, Die Kleine Li-Li-Tse
5 Traumdichtungen, Op. 62 "Alt-China": No. 4, Die Heilige Barke
5 Traumdichtungen, Op. 62 "Alt-China": No. 5, Fest Im Garten
Silver Clouds Chasing The Moon (Arr. W. Jianzhong)
Liuyang River (Arr. W. Jianzhong)
Glowing Red Morningstar Lilies (Arr. W. Jianzhong)

UPC: 4260052385661
Label: Ars Produktion
Release Date: 5.22.20
Format: CD

Chinese Dreams / Various - Chinese Dreams (CD)