Philip Glass - The Complete Piano Etudes (Ji Liu)

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Composer: Philip Glass

• CD1: Etudes for Piano, Book I: Nos. 1–10
• CD2: Etudes for Piano, Book I: Nos. 11–20

Ji Liu, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Heresy Records

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This magnificent two-disc recording features Steinway Artist Ji Liu performing Philip Glass’s The Complete Piano Etudes, a defining masterpiece of contemporary piano literature. Recorded in the superb acoustics of the Shenzhen University Concert Hall, Ji Liu delivers a captivating interpretation marked by technical brilliance, poetic sensitivity, and profound musical insight. His expressive performance highlights the extraordinary emotional range, lyricism, and hypnotic beauty inherent in all twenty Etudes. Delivering remarkable depth and artistry, this definitive release stands as an exceptional landmark in modern piano recordings.

Born in 1990, Ji Liu is an acclaimed Chinese concert pianist, composer, and Head of Piano and Keyboard at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Educated at the Royal Academy of Music and King’s College London, he blends creative originality with intellectual rigor. His extensive repertoire spans from Bach to contemporary pioneers like Glass and Ligeti, alongside his own compositions. Celebrated for innovative programming, such as pairing Cage’s 4′33″ with Bach, and major global tours featuring works by Liszt and Schubert, he remains a leading advocate for contemporary music, frequently presenting major world and national premieres.