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Composer

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1933

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2013

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Keyboard

 

Li-San Wang was born on May 12, 1978, in Taipei, Taiwan. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a violinist. From a young age, Wang showed a natural talent for music and began studying piano and violin at the age of four. Wang's family moved to the United States when she was eight years old, and she continued her musical education there. She attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied composition with John Corigliano and Samuel Adler. She also studied piano with Yoheved Kaplinsky and violin with Dorothy DeLay. Wang's early compositions were influenced by her Taiwanese heritage and her love of traditional Chinese music. Her first major work, "Taiwanese Suite," was written when she was just 16 years old and was inspired by the folk music of her homeland. The piece was well-received and helped establish Wang as a promising young composer. After completing her studies at Juilliard, Wang began to gain recognition for her innovative and eclectic compositions. Her music draws on a wide range of influences, including classical, jazz, and world music. She is known for her use of unconventional instruments and her incorporation of electronic elements into her works. One of Wang's most notable works is "The Four Seasons," a four-movement piece for orchestra that was inspired by Vivaldi's famous work of the same name. Wang's version, however, is a modern interpretation that incorporates elements of jazz and world music. The piece has been performed by orchestras around the world and has received critical acclaim. Another of Wang's notable works is "The Silk Road," a multimedia piece that combines music, dance, and visual art. The piece tells the story of the ancient trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean and features traditional Chinese instruments such as the erhu and pipa. "The Silk Road" has been performed at festivals and cultural events around the world and has been praised for its innovative approach to storytelling. Wang has also composed several works for film and television, including the score for the documentary "The Last Emperor of China" and the theme music for the television series "China Beach." Her music has been featured in numerous films and television shows, and she has received several awards for her work in these mediums. In addition to her work as a composer, Wang is also an accomplished pianist and violinist. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world and has recorded several albums of her own compositions. Wang's music is known for its emotional depth and its ability to connect with audiences from diverse backgrounds. Her innovative approach to composition has earned her a reputation as one of the most exciting and original voices in contemporary classical music.

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