Sheng Cai

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Sheng Cai studied at Shanghai Cons ervatory of Music and was a top pr ize winner at the 1998 National Competition. T he following year, his family immigrated to Canada where he began study ing at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He earned his Bachelor of Music Degree under full scholarship at New England Conservatory in Boston. His most important teachers include legendary pianists Anton Ku erti and Russell Sherman. In North American solo recitals, Sheng Cai has been heard in many pre stigious venues , such as Steinway Hall in New York, Jordan Hall in Boston, the Cleveland Play House, the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Alys Stephens Cent er in Birmingham, CBC's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, and other distinguished venue s in Stratford, Elora, Montréal, and Winnipeg.
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℗ 2025 ATMA Classique
10-10-2025
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
01
Dumka, Op. 59 "Russian Rustic Scene"
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
08:28
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
02
Six Pieces for Solo Piano, Op. 19: I. Reverie du soir: Andante espressivo
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
04:07
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
03
Six Pieces for Solo Piano, Op. 19: II. Scherzo humoristique: Allegro vivacissimo
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
03:34
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
04
Six Pieces for Solo Piano, Op. 19: III. Feuillet d’album: Allegretto semplice
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
01:46
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
05
Six Pieces for Solo Piano, Op. 19: IV. Nocturne: Andante sentimentale
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
03:04
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
06
Six Pieces for Solo Piano, Op. 19: V. Capriccioso: Allegretto semplice
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
02:50
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
07
Six Pieces for Solo Piano, Op. 19: VI. Thème original et variations: Andante non tanto
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Tchaikovsky
10:21
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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℗ 2023 ATMA Classique
31-03-2023
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
01
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 : Rachmaninoff: 6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 1 In B-Flat Minor. Andantino
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
06:49
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
02
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 : Rachmaninoff: 6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 2 In E-Flat Minor. Allegretto
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
03:07
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
03
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 : Rachmaninoff: 6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 3 In B Minor. Andante cantabile
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
06:54
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
04
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 : Rachmaninoff: 6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 4 In E Minor. Presto
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
02:52
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
05
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 : Rachmaninoff: 6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 5 In D-Flat Major. Adagio sostenuto
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
03:23
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
06
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 : Rachmaninoff: 6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 6 In C Major. Maestoso
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
04:54
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
07
Aleko (Trans. For Piano By Sheng Cai) : Rachmaninoff: Aleko (Trans. For Piano By Sheng Cai): 1. "Introduction"
Sheng Cai
Sheng Cai Plays Rachmaninoff
03:00
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
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℗ 2021 ATMA Classique
08-10-2021
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
01
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 : Grieg: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 - I. Allegro moderato
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
04:21
Composers: Edvard Grieg
02
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 : Grieg: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 - II. Andante molto
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
04:12
Composers: Edvard Grieg
03
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 : Grieg: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 - III. Alla Menuetto, ma poco più lento
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
03:12
Composers: Edvard Grieg
04
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 : Grieg: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 - IV. Finale: Molto allegro
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
06:03
Composers: Edvard Grieg
05
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (trans pour piano) : Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (trans pour piano) - I. Morning Mood
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
04:20
Composers: Edvard Grieg
06
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (trans pour piano) : Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (trans pour piano) - II. The Death of Aase
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
03:41
Composers: Edvard Grieg
07
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (trans pour piano) : Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (trans pour piano) - III. Anitra's Dance
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46; Ballade in G minor, Op. 24; Scenes of Country life, Op. 19
03:27
Composers: Edvard Grieg
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℗ 2019 ATMA Classique
01-05-2019
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
01
Liszt: 12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 1 "Preludio" en ut majeur
Sheng Cai
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
00:53
Composers: Franz Liszt
02
Liszt: 12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 2 [sans Titre] en la mineur
Sheng Cai
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
02:04
Composers: Franz Liszt
03
Liszt: 12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 3 "Paysage" en fa majeur
Sheng Cai
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
05:28
Composers: Franz Liszt
04
Liszt: 12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 4 "Mazeppa" en ré mineur
Sheng Cai
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
07:23
Composers: Franz Liszt
05
Liszt: 12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 5 "Feux follets" en si bémol majeur
Sheng Cai
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
03:52
Composers: Franz Liszt
06
Liszt: 12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 6 "Vision" en sol mineur
Sheng Cai
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
05:35
Composers: Franz Liszt
07
Liszt: 12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 7 "Eroica" en mi bémol majeur
Sheng Cai
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139 & 2 Études de concert, S. 145
04:46
Composers: Franz Liszt
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℗ 2018 Centaur Records, Inc.
16-03-2018
R. Schumann: Piano Music
01
Toccata in C Major, Op. 7
Sheng Cai
R. Schumann: Piano Music
06:51
Composers: Robert Schumann
02
Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20: I. Einfach. Sehr rasch und leicht
Sheng Cai
R. Schumann: Piano Music
05:56
Composers: Robert Schumann
03
Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20: II. Hastig
Sheng Cai
R. Schumann: Piano Music
04:47
Composers: Robert Schumann
04
Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20: III. Einfach und zart. Intermezzo
Sheng Cai
R. Schumann: Piano Music
04:12
Composers: Robert Schumann
05
Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20: IV. Innig
Sheng Cai
R. Schumann: Piano Music
02:27
Composers: Robert Schumann
06
Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20: V. Sehr lebhaft - VI. Mit einigen Pomp
Sheng Cai
R. Schumann: Piano Music
03:28
Composers: Robert Schumann
07
Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20: VII. Zum Beschluss
Sheng Cai
R. Schumann: Piano Music
05:46
Composers: Robert Schumann
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Singles
℗ 2023 ATMA Classique
16-03-2023
Rachmaninoff: Aleko (Trans. For Piano By Sheng Cai): 6. "Men's Dance"
01
Aleko (Trans. For Piano By Sheng Cai) : Rachmaninoff: Aleko (Trans. For Piano By Sheng Cai) - 6. "Men's Dance"
Sheng Cai
Rachmaninoff: Aleko (Trans. For Piano By Sheng Cai): 6. "Men's Dance"
04:03
Composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff
℗ 2021 ATMA Classique
29-09-2021
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7: I. Allegro moderato
01
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 : Grieg: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 - I. Allegro moderato
Sheng Cai
Grieg: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7: I. Allegro moderato
04:21
Composers: Edvard Grieg
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℗ 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc.
07-10-2025
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
01
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 : J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860/1
Maurizio Pollini
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
00:56
Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach
02
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 : Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante "Elvira Madigan"
Géza Anda
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
02:52
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
03
12 Contredanses, WoO 14 : Beethoven: 12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 9
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
00:39
Composers: Ludwig van Beethoven
04
Schubert: An die Musik, D. 547 (Arr. Moore)
Angela Hewitt
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
02:44
Composers: Franz Schubert
05
Chopin: Cantabile In B Flat
Anatol Ugorski
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
01:05
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
06
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119 : Beethoven: 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: IX. Vivace moderato (Live at Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal / 2019)
Grigory Sokolov
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
00:40
Composers: Ludwig van Beethoven
07
Divertimento No. 15 in B Flat Major, K.287 : Mozart: Divertimento No. 15 in B Flat Major, K.287: Variation IV
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
"Classical Horizons": Mozart & More
01:15
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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℗ 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc.
10-10-2025
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
01
J.S. Bach: Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: VII. Giga (Recorded 1997)
Angela Hewitt
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
02:10
Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach
02
Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 (Pt. 4)
Tamás Vásáry
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
01:16
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
03
Das Wohltemperierte Klavier: Book 1, BWV 846-869 : J.S. Bach: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier: Book 1, BWV 846-869: Prelude in C sharp major BWV 848
András Schiff
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
01:27
Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach
04
24 Preludes, Op. 28 : Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G Major. Vivace
Géza Anda
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
00:51
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
05
Concerto For Violin And Strings In G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315, "L'estate" : Vivaldi: Concerto For Violin And Strings In G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315, "L'estate": 2. Adagio - Presto - Adagio
Salvatore Accardo
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
02:20
Composers: Antonio Vivaldi
06
Chopin: Mazurka No. 9 en do majeur, Op. 7 No. 5
Janina Fialkowska
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
00:37
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
07
The Nutcracker (Suite), Op. 71a, TH 35 : Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Suite), Op. 71a, TH 35: 2b. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III
01:37
Composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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