On the 10th of August, HeyYo Music proudly launched the international piano maestro Lang Lang's latest French classical album, Lang Lang: Saint-Saëns, now officially available for purchase. This exquisite vinyl edition is exclusively distributed by HeyYo Music and has been eagerly embraced by the classical music community, garnering rave reviews from critics and enthusiasts alike.
This release marks another collaboration between Lang Lang and HeyYo Music, following the successes of Lang Lang's Disney and The Piano Book. The Lang Lang: Saint-Saëns vinyl is crafted with transparent crystal material and comes in a limited first run of 1,000 individually numbered copies, making it a highly collectible item. Released just in time for the romantic Qixi Festival, this album invites listeners on a journey through the enchanting realm of French Romantic music.
The compilation features a selection of beloved classics, newly discovered compositions, and two major orchestral works by Saint-Saëns, all curated to form an exquisite collection of French music. Under the virtuosic fingers of Lang Lang, Gina Alice, Andris Nelsons, and the Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig, every piece, whether it's Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, his Piano Concerto No. 2, or solo and chamber works by other French composers such as Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Franck, Chausson, and Boulanger, is reborn with a fresh interpretation and captivating coloration that has captivated audiences worldwide.
In its debut week, Lang Lang: Saint-Saëns soared to the top of the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums chart in the United States; it also claimed the number one spot on the Official Charts for Classical Artist Albums in the UK, holding the position for six consecutive weeks. Additionally, the album reached the pinnacle of the German classical music charts. Beyond its chart success, the album has also achieved outstanding sales rankings on Amazon, topping the classical charts in Germany and ranking third overall, while in the UK it secured the top spot on the classical chart and placed fourth in the general rankings.
In an interview, Lang Lang shared his thoughts: “I've always wanted to create a French-themed album, and with Lang Lang: Saint-Saëns, I have brought together a diverse array of French compositions, expanding the stylistic range of French music. With a rich emotional palette and innovative interpretations, we present these works anew. Saint-Saëns, in particular, is like a kaleidoscope, offering a myriad of colors and worlds for the listener to discover.”
The Lang Lang: Saint-Saëns vinyl is now available for purchase on the official HeyYo flagship store on Tmall as of August 10th. For more details, follow HeyYo Music's official Weibo account. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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