Into the Vast World (Live)

Huang Ruo's new portrait album "into the vast world" presents a broad selection of his symphonic music. Released in June 2020 by the American Composers Forum’s own Innova label, the track list consists exclusively of live recordings, including a performance of Shattered Steps featuring the composer himself as the vocalist.In this interview, Huang Ruo talks about the concept of his new album, unexpected challenges of being a performing composer, and new hope for the musical world in times of the pandemic.

Track List

1. Shattered Steps
2. Becoming Another
3. An American Soldier (Excerpts): So That's the Man
4. An American Soldier (Excerpts): Sleep Now, Little One
5. Still/Motion
6. 2 Pieces for Orchestra: No. 1, Fanfare
7. 2 Pieces for Orchestra: No. 2, Announcement
8. Folks Songs for Orchestra: No. 1, Flower Drum Song from Feng Yang
9. Folks Songs for Orchestra: No. 2, Love Song from Kang Ding
10. Folks Songs for Orchestra: No. 3, Little Blue Flower
11. Folks Songs for Orchestra: No. 4, The Girl from Da Ban City