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