Solo: A room filled with fog
The inspiration for this work comes from a short stories named<fog> of the Chinese avant-garde female writer: Can Xue. This story tells of one day our room was full of fog. fluff grew all around me. My mother was crazy. My brothers couldn't walk and they already beyond 20 years old. Dad tied my brothers to his belt and flung them around. One day my mum went outside never came back I find her everytime, and I know she is around... Premiered by Zuo Yihang in Beijing,commissioned by Professor Shen Yuan.Symphony: Between
Between sky and earth Between swirl in life Between extreme and extreme A balance is inside. I Silent restlessness Il Extreme Ill Extreme IV betweenSolo: Beyond the sea
This piece is divided into three sections: I. Schools of Fish Swimming: II. Unfolding Among the Waves: III. Days at Sea The overall creative concept is based on the poem "On the Sea" by Hai Zi, while the melodic motifs are drawn from the traditional Cantonese folk song "Falling into the Water." In the first part, the tremolo of the double bass is used to depict the swimming posture of fish in the water and the ripples on the surface, while presenting thematic fragments in a fragmented and motif-based manner. The second part sees the music beginning to flow, with extensive use of legato passages and interspersed long melodic lines. Contrasts between high and low notes accompany the continuous lines, eventually forming blocks of fierce waves. In the third part, the complete Cantonese folk song "Falling into the Water" is presented, but with extensive use of breathing pauses to create a "yiyiya" humming effect, reminiscent of the distant and ethereal singing of fishermen drifting through the sea breeze.Emsemble Music: Bublues
For Christmas 2019 The winter wind is blowing, the candle flame is swaying. Youth is just right, let's dance together! *Premiered at the Steinway Gardens of the Central Conservatory of MusicConcerto: Early spring:blossom
Spring is youthful, spiritited,uninhibited and vigorous, and in this work the author tries to express the spring in his heart. This work is divided into four parts: I Contending Il Dew III Gallop IV BlossomChamber Opera: Elizabeth's Decision
Transcendental Nightingale tells the true story of Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910), the first woman to be licensed as a medical doctor in the United States in 1849. In this aria, the 26-year-old Elizabeth is processing a series of rejections from medical schools who will not consider her application. She has been advised that the only way to earn a medical degree is to leave the United States for Europe and apply to schools under an assumed name, disguised as a man. Now, she makes a final decision about how to move forward with her dream: pursue her degree under a false name, or face yet another rejection as her true self? This piece was commissioned by DAAD Scholarship winner vocalist Victoria Erikson and the text was written by Professor Jodi GobleChinese Orchestra Symphony: Faraway song
The Humming from Afar A song, deliberate or not Misty and vague, a melody. Like whispers in the vast expanse, Intermittently drifting, From far, far away.Solo: Icarus
In Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of the labyrinth creator Daedalus. In order to escape the tower within the labyrinth, Daedalus designed wings for flight, but these wings were constructed with wax and feathers, unable to withstand high temperatures. Therefore, Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too low, lest the sea dampen the wings, or too high, lest the heat of the sun melt them. However, the young Icarus, enamored with the joy of flying for the first time, flew higher and higher, dangerously close to the sun. The wings melted, and he fell into the sea and drowned.This fable is often used to caution against hubris, but within it, I find a tragic aesthetic, a tension between desire and reason, and an exploration of the meaning of life. If we embrace our ultimate dreams, even unto death, and die in the happiness of fulfilled desires, then perhaps our lives are like amber, frozen in a moment of bloom.Emsemble Music: Gradient
"Gradient" implies apart sloping upward or downward. The tonal characteristies of the quartet reminded me of soft, perfect gradients colors. Transitioning from one plane ot another, transforming from one sound texture to the next. In this process, four string instruments intertwine, spiraling upwards, ent wining, merging, and then separating, akin to a spiral dance. The work was commissioned by the French Académie Diotima. Premiered by the Austrian Ineo Quartet at Academy Diotima 2024Emsemble Music: Impressions of the Daliang Mountains
This work was commissioned by the Second Sichuan Folk Music Collection Program for Young Chinese Composers of Sichuan Conservatory of Music. It is the author's recollection of folk music collection in Daliang Mountain, as well as a reflection inspired by the poetry of Jidi Majia. Daliang Mountain is vibrant and colorful. In my memories, there are mountains, clouds, as well as bright singing voices and dark faces. "I dreamt of yellow I dreamt of a thousand yellow umbrellas singing in the distant mountains The yellow hem pulled the dancing sun The yellow mouthpiece flashed bright wings I dreamt of yellow But I wouldn't not know When did the beautiful and bright colors in this world Stay on the ancient wooden vessels" —Jidi Majia, "Colors Dreamt by Yi People" This work premiered at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, commissioned by the "Daliang Mountain Journey" concert for young composers.Chinese Orchestra Symphony: Mourning Drum, Morning Bell
"Summer pairs with Spring, Autumn pairs with Winter, Mourning Drum pairs with Morning Bell." The chimes are a form of belief, their sounds carried from beyond the mountains. The melodic material of this piece is built upon a perfect fourth and employs a wide range of emotional expressions in its orchestration. The percussion ensemble converses with the ethnic instrumentalists and the chimes, creating a harmonious dialogue.Symphony: Ning
I began to study Chinese ancient prose in depth. From Confucius, Mencius and Zhuangzi to The Songs of Chu and the book of songs. I gradually understand that philosophy is simple words and unity of knowing and doing. The way of a gentleman is to cultivate one's moral integrity through quietness and thrift. I have just begun to understand the beauty of Chinese characters.Emsemble Music: Portrait
This piece is my understanding and interpretation of portrait painting. For me , the characteristic of a portrait lies in its lines and changes in levels. This work was commissioned by the 2nd Hangzhou Contemporary Music Festival and premiered at the special concert - Portrait.Strings Orchestra: Ode to gallantry
This is a story A story about a man An ancient knight "When I was young, I used to live in a small town, You know that, a village with fields and oak trees, the village is full of lovely people .... Young do not know the taste of worry, time passes quickly. A boy becomes a man, He started to know how this world work. He is ambitious and enthusiastic. He stayed away from his hometown and slayed evil. In order to protect his country and defend it, he took a bow, arrow and a sword to the battlefield. There was smoke everywhere, and the soldiers roared everywhere. The bow and arrow fell like rain. He went through difficulties. Finally, the world was quiet, A arrow shot through his chest. Suddenly everything disappeared, all he can hear is the sound of motherland, smell the taste flowers in hometown. "ah....If I can go back to that ..." He fell Fell into a field full of corpses surrounded only by the gray armor and blood red.Symphony: Prayer's song
“Payer’s song is divided into four parts: I “Surging”——a long river in the desert II “Stars”——Sparse bells from the wind III “Flame”——Black Dancing IV “Chanting”——singing in the rotation * Uninterrupted performance of the whole piece. “Payer’s song" comes from an idea, an imagination. Day and night I overlook the tall buildings outside the window, staring at the distant sky, desire for everything in the world, so I use my imagination to describe it, sing it, and then praise it. The object of singing is a kind of belief, which comes from imagination outside the desert but can't reach. * This piece was premiered by conductor Lin Dayeh and the NCPA Orchestra as part of the 6th NCPA Young Composers Programme.Solo: Sliver Cloud
'This piece is to memorize 2020' From the beginning of this year, I have already stayed at home about 6 mouths. Every day and night I was like a type, a loop, a Mobius ring. Never go out . In fact, I feel that my mental state is close to the edge. I usually gaze those sky, which is most purely thing in my around, Maybe. That's a cure for human disaster, for everything. This piece' s material is based on some discordant intervals, and overtones. Violin' s overtones are like infinity sound, like you always could hear that sound somewhere. All the overtones in this piece, they are continuous, Maintained, keeping sound.Dance music: Solar Eclipse
Each alternation of the sun, moon, stars, and constelations searches for aglimmer of lightni this world. They continuously entwine and reflect upon each other, as fi observing hte dazzling moment when they break through hte clouds and spiral amidst chaos. Whether this moment si faint, luminous, or shrouded ni mist, it still exists ni the present. Commission for The 10th Music Collection Dance. Directed by: Cheung Ching Wong Cast: Tam Ching Yee, Chan Suk LuiConcerto: Soloist's song
"Soloist's song is divided into three parts: I "Surging" — —In the past it rushed Il "Soloist"- —listening the sound in this place Ill "Burst" — — Endless courage *Uninterrupted performance of the whole piece. "Soloist's song" comes from a touching. The soloist sings of loneliness and strength. The soloist sings of continuous progress. The soloist sings of the past and the future. This piece was premiered by Suzhou Symphony Orchestra at the 2nd Jinji Lake Composition Competition.Concerto: Spirit
This work was commissioned by Hainan University and included as one movement in the symphonic suite "Tropical Rainforest". "The sheltering bamboo tiles, the carrying bamboo raft." The overall conception of this piece is based on the original sound characteristics of the national-level intangible cultural heritage project: the Hainan Li ethnic group's "bamboo and wood”instrumental music. Utilizing the solo instrument marimba and other percussion instruments, the composer attempts to create a rich and colorful musical spiritual world of the Li ethnic group. Additionally, the melody of the Hainan Li ethnic folk song "Long Time No See, Long Time See" appears prominently or subtly throughout the entire piece, serving as an important source of melodic pitch for this composition.Emsemble Music: Song in my memory
In the mist, in this uncertain . Intermittently Like the first voice in my life , like the surrounding sounds are tentative Learned in memory Silent voice. *This piece was premiered at the 11th Con tempo final concert.Choir: Taraxacum mongolicum
“*This work has been authorised for the first collection of outstanding children's choral works of the "Beilei Cup of Central Sound" and has been published.”Emsemble Music: The Rainy Season Shall Not Return
In the winter of 18 years, I visited a good friend in Canary, Spain. The moons of the Canary Islands are clear as water, and the stars are light and sparse. I stand barefoot on the burning hot sand, I listened to the sea breeze and looked at the Sahara in the distance, Every day when the red sun disappears at sea level, I envy her simple life. Her life, only their own red brick houses, an end of the island, and the boundless desert. This song is for her, my good friend Melanie Lopez. *This work was premiered at the 5th Anniversary Ensemble Novel Concerts.Emsemble Music: The Poetry from Wind and Rain
I reside in a German port city:Hamburg- Autumn there is exceedingly cold, With biting winds and drizzling rain howling incessantly outside my window throughout the day. Yct. Hamburg is tranguil, dcvoid of thc urban clamor that usually accompanies city lifc. During countless nights, in moments when homesickness grips me, It is the wind and rain that share confidences with me. Published by Zhejiang Conservatory of Music Publishing House, commissioned by Professor Wu Man.Movie soundtrack: The Rest Is Spring
Single mother Liu Xuemei puts her best foot forward to take care of her cerebral palsy daughter Qian Gan. In her hustle and bustle, she offends Fang Xiu, a major client, causing her company to lose an important order. Liu Xuemei must beg Fang Xiu's forgiveness and win back the client. In desperation, Liu Xuemei hijacks Fang Xiu's car. The hijacking of Fang Xiu's car completely changes the fate of Liu Xuemei's mother and daughter. *The film has been nominated for Best Film at the Macau International Film Festival.Chamber Opera: The piano tuner
Andry had been playing the piano for fifteen years, but he faced a setback when he failed at the Bernstein piano contest, disappointing everyone around him. Feeling hopeless, he eventually picked himself up and decided to become a piano tuner, pretending to be blind by wearing special contact lenses. This deception allowed others to perceive his hearing as more acute, garnering sympathy and more money. Additionally, he found pleasure in secretly observing others' privacy. However, one day, while working at a house, he unknowingly stumbled upon a crime scene... The work was selected for the 2018 ISCM&BMMF "WORLD NEW MUSIC DAYS" contemporary music festival, premiered by conductor Xu Zhong and the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra. The following year it was performed in Hamburg by conductor Bar Avni, singers Pia Davila, Florian Wugk and Symphoniker Hamburg & Symphonieorchester der HfMT Hamburg.Emsemble Music: The starry night
“There is a fire in each one's heart, The passers-by only see a smoke.” When I staring at “ The starry night“. I always be touched. Traces of wildness, distorted sky. Such a outgoing work, but the only thing I can feel... is loneliness. Infinity loneliness. No one knows the world in my eyes. I Swirl Black flame goes to sky. Flowing stars from a vortex. Reality? Or illusion. II Op de drempel van de eeuwigheid The old man was curling his body and sitting on a dilapidated chair. Both hands covered his face and sighed. You are in my painting. Also me. III Star Stars and beliefs Wrapped in silky fog and night sky. *This work was premiered at the Grand Final of the 13th Yanhuang Cup Percussion Composition Competition.Emsemble Music: The Rhythm of Motherland
In the mist, in this uncertain . Intermittently Like the first voice in my life , like the surrounding sounds are tentative Learned in memory Silent voice. *This piece was premiered at the 11th Con tempo final concert.Musical: Εὐρυδίκη
A wedding without a bride, a seemingly witty passerby, the temptation of a letter, A scream falling down a hundred steps... After the sudden demise, can Orpheus, forgetting the memories in Lethe's river, reunite with his deceased father in the underworld? And how does Eurydice, left behind in the mortal realm, open the gate to the true realm and save Orpheus? When both familial and romantic love extend their hands, should one go, or should one stay? "Thump, thump, thump..." Shh, it seems she's whispering to us in a low voice...