for violin, electronics and video (or dance) Premiere performance by Gloria Pang (choreographer and dance) and Stella Tsui (dance) on 16 April (8pm), 17 April (4pm/ 8pm) and 18 April (2pm/ 4pm) at McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre Violin recorded by Patrick Yim.
for violin and electronics Programme Notes “Mega” is everything inclusive—heard and unheard, seen and unseen. 《大》包含所有東西－聽到與聽不到的，看到與看不到的。
for clarinet, violin, violin, cello and piano This new work is commissioned by RTHK Radio 4 in 2020 with sponsorship from CASH Music Fund. 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
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
