Personnel
Piano – XiJuan Zong
Track List
- Two Andean Portraits (Gabriela Lena Frank)
- Nocturno (Kathryn Salfelder)
- BALM (Courtney Bryan)
Liner Notes
Pianist Xijuan Zong is a concert pianist based in the United States. Her repertoire spans both traditional and contemporary works, reflecting a broad engagement with the piano literature.
Her playing is shaped by an attention to sound, color, and expressive detail, with an approach that seeks balance between structure and imagination. She is drawn to repertoire that offers distinct musical perspectives, creating performances that are both thoughtful and immersive.
Zong has presented solo recitals in cities including Boston and New York, where her performances have connected with audiences through a nuanced and expressive musical voice.
Presence in Sound, Resonant Voices brings together a selection of piano works by living women composers, centered on music that remains less frequently performed and recorded. The program features compositions by Gabriela Lena Frank, Kathryn Salfelder, and Courtney Bryan, each offering a distinct and individual approach to sound, form, and expression.
Rather than presenting familiar repertoire, the project reflects a deliberate choice to engage with works that expand the listening landscape. These pieces explore the piano through varied textures and gestures, moving between lyricism, rhythmic vitality, and subtle shifts in color.
Through this recording, Xijuan Zong approaches each work with sensitivity to its unique character, shaping a program that highlights both the individuality of these voices and the broader resonance of contemporary piano music today.