Straight from our new album, Approaching, here’s Hangrui Zhang’s Baltimore Prelude featuring photos from the premiere of this exciting new work for chamber orchestra.
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Music: Baltimore Prelude
Composer: Hangrui Zhang
Orchestra: Symphony Number One
Conductor: Jordan Randall Smith
Violin: Trista Wong
Bass: Michael Raymond Rittling
Clarinet: Scott Johnson Jr.
Bassoon: Mateen Milan
Trumpet: Andy Ezell
Trombone: Sarah Manley
Percussion: Matt Stiens
Producer: Dan Rorke
Album: Approaching
Photo from the premiere:
“Baltimore Prelude is a piece that summarizes my experience with the city of Baltimore. In my experience, Baltimore is a vibrant and energetic city, which I have enjoyed. The musical materials and fragments represent the highlights of my experience. Similar to the technique of montage in filmmaking, they are playfully interacting with each other and shifting the sonic image at a fast pace. It is a piece with energy and excitement, reflecting the various images of the city."
—Hangrui Zhang