for clarinet, violin, violin, cello and piano commissioned by RTHK Radio 4 Programme Notes “The Book of Kwun Tong” is a collection of seven short pieces, with each depicting an important stage/incident of Kwun Tong, a district in Hong Kong. The work begins with the first movement “Kwun Foo”, which
for violin, electronics, EEG device and videoperformed by Patrick Yim Premiered during MacDowell National Benefit on 19 October 2020 Programme Notes “Inside the Mind of…” was drafted during my residency as a response to elderly’s dementia, and itwas completed during summer 2020 in Hong Kong. The work requires pre-recorded violin
for 36-reed Sheng, Pipa and Guzheng Commissioned by Hong Kong Composers’ Guild Programme Notes Commissioned by Hong Kong Composers’ Guild, “Here is Wind, There is Tree, But They Never Meet” was written during the pandemic in summer 2020. One day I was gazing out of my room’s window, looking at
for clarinet, violin, cello, piano, electronics and video Programme Notes Commissioned by Unheard-of//Ensemble, “Underneath//Emptiness” is inspired by the sound heard in Hong Kong MTR/ New York Subway trains and stations, two of the world’s busiest underground transit system. I have always been fond of sounds heard underground, perhaps it was
for timpani, percussion and string quartet Premiered during Toolbox International Creative Academy by TICA faculty on 11 January, 2019 at Y-Square. Programme Notes “Victoria Impression” is inspired by a poem of Hong Kong poet Yesi, which depicts the scenery of the Victoria Harbour, a landmark in Hong Kong. “Victoria Impression”
for violin solo Premiered by Patrick Yim and Linda Yim on 8 November, 2019 at AC Hall, HKBU. Programme Notes Omega foresees the last generation of human being, and it summerises the life of Generation X, Y and Z. Omega is originally composed as the cadenza of my Violin Concerto
for large orchestra Premiered by Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra on 1, 2 November, 2019 at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Programme Notes Inspired by Beethoven’s Romance in G for violin and orchestra, this work was commissioned to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday. The video was taken at MacDowell Colony during
for electronics and video Included in TransCultural Exchange’s “Hello World” project. See here under “sound” Radio Broadcast BBC Radio 3 (UK) – Late Junction, 11pm, 30 August 2018. Co-Op Radio 100.5FM (Vancouver, Canada) – Soundscapes, 9pm, 4 July 2018. Fresh Art International (US) – Podcasts on multi-platforms, 10am, 25 July,
for violin and symphonic band (or piano) Violin Concerto No.1: Generation, premiered by Hong Kong Festival Wind Orchestra and Patrick Yim on 26 May, 2019 at Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. violin and piano version, premiered by Patrick Yim and Linda Yim on 8 November, 2019 at AC
