DI XIAO Presents

Mozart: Piano Sonata K.V332 in f major (18'35)

1. I . Allegro 6'57 2. II. Adagio 5'03 3. III. Allegro assai 6'35

Albéniz: Iberia Book I

4. I. Evocación 5'39 5. III. Fête-Dieu à Seville 8'01

Nielsen: Six Humoresque-Bagatelles (5'06)

6. I. Good Morning! Good Morning! 0'55 7. II. The Spinning Top 0'48 8. III. A Little Slow Waltz 1'35 9. IV. Jumping Jack 0'41 10. V. Doll's March 1'12 11. VI. The Musical Clock 0'55

12.Chen,QiGang: Instants d'un Opéra de Pékin 8'47

Ravel: Miroirs

13. II. Oiseaux Tristes 3'57 14. III. Une Barque sur I'Océan 7'31 15. IV. Alborada del Gracioso 6'32

16.Sibelius: Impromptu Op.5 No.5 3'35

After sell out concerts in many of Europe s most prestigious venues and a triumphant tour of China, sensational pianist Di Xiao brings a programme conjuring vivid images of moonlight and reflection to Wigmore Hall. This recital, together with her latest CD release, celebrates Xiao s own journey from East to West. Described by the Birmingham Post as A pianist of awesome gifts , Di Xiao concluded a major international recital tour in 2009 as the UK representative to the universally acclaimed ECHO Rising Stars series. The tour included sell out concerts at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Vienna Konzerthaus, Salzburg Mozartium, Stockholm Konserthaus and Luxembourg Philharmonie. Following her Cologne Philharmonic recital, played to an audience of over 1000, the press stated that Di Xiao presents a demanding programme hat takes your breath away. As the series progressed, she went on to thrill audiences in Brussels, Athens, Hamburg and Barcelona. Following the tour s Birmingham recital, the Birmingham Post reported: A piano recital which began with such a serene entrance from the soloist ended with whoops cheers and a standing ovation. What happened in between was entirely due to the quietly impressive musicianship of Di Xiao. Ms Xiao s international career started at 17 when she played Chengzong Yin s Yellow River Piano Concerto for the Malaysian Royal Family in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Subsequently she has been invited to perform as a soloist in many countries including Malaysia, Ukraine, Singapore, India, China and the UK. In the UK, her concert performances have received much acclaim. Her debut in 2006 at Symphony Hall Birmingham was described by the UK Chinese Times as A stunning concert! and an early performance of the Schumann Concerto prompted The Birmingham Post to say In her graceful, dancing finale it was easy to imagine Clara Schumann at the keyboard. Di Xiao has appeared in a number of important music festivals including Bremen Musikfes (Germany), New Generation Arts Festival (UK), Buxton Arts Festival (UK) and Leamington Music Festival (UK). In October 2010 Ms Xiao conducted a tour of China during which she played for her home town s enormous inaugural Classical Music Festival in GuangZhou (Canton). Di Xiao s live performances have been recorded and transmitted on national radio stations across Europe.

Ecstasy Records 08DX01