Yubo Zhou - Fr�d�ric Chopin:24 Pr�ludes; Sonata/ Ping Gao: Night Alley

On this challenging debut disc the young Chinese pianist Yubo Zhou introduces herself to the listening public with Fr�d�ric Chopin�s 24 Pr�ludes. It goes without saying thatthis prizewinner at many international competitions has the technical mastery required to perform these extremely difficult miniatures.But there is more: her fine feel for romantic poetry and the often intimate charm of these mostly very short works will make even experienced Chopin enthusiasts sit up and takespecial notice. Chopin�s third piano sonata � and� honoring her native China � �Night Alley� by Ping Gao perfectly round off this uncommonly attractive programme.Yubo Zhou chose Gao�s �Night Alley� with very careful thought. The work produces an absolutely magical atmosphere full of dynamic contrasts and abrupt shifts of color; the grand piano resonates and vibrates with percussive individual tones and chords. This all-around fascinating debut album by China�s youngestpiano professor of course is presented in MDG�s hallmark three-dimensional sound on SACD.