Release Date: August 21, 2026

Xian Zhang, conductor
Meng Meng, soprano
Mei Gui Zhang, soprano
Tess Altiveros, soprano
Yang Jin, pipa
Cathy Yang, erhu
Lucina Yue, zheng
Seattle Symphony

QIGANG CHEN: Iris Dévoilée (Iris Unveiled)

QIGANG CHEN: L’Éloignement

The Seattle Symphony and Music Director Xian Zhang present live performances of Qigang Chen’s Iris Dévoilée (Iris Unveiled) and L’Éloignement, recorded before a live audience in the stunning acoustics of Benaroya Hall. Both works bridge Eastern and Western musical cultures while creating intriguing sound worlds of unexpected colors and textures.

Listen on Spotify and Apple Music Classical. Purchase on Amazon.