Tan Dun (b. 1957) was born in a small village in Hunan province, attended China’s Central Conservatory and has been based in New York City since 1986. His works encompass an extraordinary variety of influences and styles, from the shamanistic ritual practices of his childhood through Western experimental traditions, classical forms, film soundtracks and multimedia.

These two new violin concertos are the result of an ongoing collaboration with Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing and a mutual interest in the folk traditions of their respective countries. This is Hemsing’s third recording for BIS (in less than 12 months!) and cements her reputation for exciting repertoire. Tan Dun’s Rhapsody and Fantasia (2018) is a six-movement concerto in two sections,...