Lei Liang - Six Seasons (Various Artists)

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Composer: Lei Liang

• Six Seasons (Versions for Solo Instruments and Ensemble)

loadbang

[nec]shivaree

Stephen Drury, piano

Ty Bouque, baritone

Andrew Kozar, trumpet

William Lang, trombone

Ben Melsky, harp

Ben Roidl-Ward, bassoon

Adrián Sandí, bass clarinet

Tyler J. Borden, cello

Jesse Langen, electric guitar

Date: 2026

Label: New Focus Recordings

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Lei Liang creates multidisciplinary works that integrate scientific research, electroacoustic techniques, and contemporary improvisation to express a unified vision of interconnectedness. His music reflects a commitment to exploring the relationship between art and the natural world through innovative sound practices. His latest release, developed in collaboration with musicians from Ensemble Dal Niente, Mivos Quartet, loadbang, [nec]shivaree, and pianist Stephen Drury, offers a compelling snapshot of his current artistic direction, highlighting his evolving approach to composition and his focus on creating immersive, conceptually rich musical experiences.

Lei Liang (b. 1972, Tianjin, China) is a Chinese-born American composer whose work bridges music, science, and cultural research. Educated at the New England Conservatory and Harvard University, he studied with leading composers including Harrison Birtwistle and Chaya Czernowin. Currently a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, San Diego, his extensive catalogue is widely published and internationally performed. Liang has received major honors such as the Rome Prize, Guggenheim Fellowship, and the 2021 Grawemeyer Award. His music, often commissioned by prominent ensembles, reflects a deep engagement with cultural heritage, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative approaches to sound and listening.