Bright

composer |

 

Critical acclaim

 

“Sheng’s… formidable
technical skills and
intriguing musical voice
was not once in doubt
during this opera about
Jiang Ching, the ruthless
wife of Mao Zedong… The
orchestral writing is brilliant.”

 

The New York Times

 

“Mr. Sheng offers us an
artist’s insight and
understanding of that
startling image.”

 

The Wall Street Journal

 

Sheng

conductor | pianist

 

on Madame Mao

 

“Sheng proves to be a
beguiling melodist.  Also admirable is his recognition
of the value of the divertissement.”

 

Financial Times (London)

 

“No scene is too long, and
there is plenty of contrast
between violence and warm lyricism.  Sheng’s music is eclectic and the scoring is imaginative.”

 

The Telegraph (London)

 

 

 

Bright Shengf

 

 

 

 

 

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