JUNE 2026 NEW ON NAXOS
Wen Ma and Zijian Wei
Fryderyk CHOPIN (1810–1849) César FRANCK (1822–1890) Cello and Piano Works Wen Ma, Cello Zijian Wei, Piano
This album presents a refined dialogue between cello and piano, featuring classic works by Fryderyk Chopin and César Franck. Performed by distinguished cellist Wen Ma and pianist Zijian Wei, winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition, the album reflects the performers’ deep affinity for this classical repertoire. Throughout the recording, the dialogue between cello and piano is infused with a lingering romantic resonance. Key features: • As a well-known cellist both at home and abroad, Wen Ma has consistently made a deep impression on people with her exquisite, profound and richly expressive performances since she was a student. With her impeccable performance, she won the ‘Highest Special Award’ in the Second National Cello Competition. After she started teaching, she obtained a DAAD scholarship to study at the Rostock University of Music and Theatre for further study and graduated with a full score, obtaining a master’s degree and a doctor’s degree. • Zijian Wei has achieved remarkable distinctions, including the First Prize in the 2017 Changjiang Cup National University Piano Competition, the Grand Prize in the Professional Category of the 2018 Huanglong Music Season Piano Competition, the First Prize in the 2018 Jianfa Gulangyu International Piano Competition, and the Third Prize in the 76th Geneva International Music Competition, as well as the receipt of the ROSE-MARIE HUGUENIN Award in 2022.
9.70410 * Release date: 12 Jun 2026
* Only available for download and streaming
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