Austin Yip

A composer connecting literature, sound, and technology to create music that explores meaning, imagination, and new ways of expression.

Chamber Ensemble

  • 《維多利印象》Victoria Impression (2018)

    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” is co-commissioned by violinist Patrick…

    《維多利印象》Victoria Impression (2018)
  • 《霸王》String Quartet No.4 Plus: Emperor (2016)

    for harmonica and string quartet Premiered by Harry Choi and Romer String Quartet on 2 September, 2019 at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong.

    《霸王》String Quartet No.4 Plus: Emperor (2016)
  • 《古都》Koto (2019)

    For narration, alto sax, two guitars and left hand piano Commissioned by Rosetta Contemporary Ensemble in 2019 Premiere by Rosetta Contemporary Ensemble on 10 August, 2019 at Kyoto Art Centre, Japan. (1pm, 1630pm) see here Tadayoshi Kusakabe, Alto Saxophone Shibata Takaaki, Kosuke Hashizume, Guitar Keisuke Arima, Left Hand Piano Kanako Shioji, Narration Synopsis The chamber…

  • 第一馬林巴琴協奏曲《路》Marimba Concerto No.1: Road Business (2019)

    for marimba and percussion quintet (or piano) Marimba Concerto No.1: Road Business, premiered by Jack Van Geem and Toolbox Percussion on 1 June 2019 at Fort Mason Centre, San Francisco, US during the San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) Performed by Jack van Geem and Lawrence University Percussion Ensemble on 1 March, 2020 at Lawrence…

    第一馬林巴琴協奏曲《路》Marimba Concerto No.1: Road Business (2019)
  • 《終止失控》Halt Fail (2018)

    For saxophone quartet Purchase here. Performed by Opus a la Carte Collective on 6 July, 2018 in Sheung Wan Civic Centre. Performed by Opus a la Carte Collective on 11 August, 2018 in Lee Foundation Theatre, Singapore. ibid. 12 August, 2018. Yip, H. K. A. Halt Fail for saxophone quartet. Rijswijk, The Netherlands: Stichting Donemus Beheer, 2018.…

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    《終止失控》Halt Fail (2018)
  • AUDI, “A Symphony of Luxury, Performance and Passion” (2018)

    For string orchestra and electronics 11 October, 2018 Click here to see the highlights of “A Symphony of Luxury, Performance and Passion” // On the performance stage were three signature high-performance cars: the R8 Coupe V10 Plus, the RS 4 Avant and the TT RS – the latter of which came featuring the special Audi…

    AUDI, “A Symphony of Luxury, Performance and Passion” (2018)
  • 《窗前恍惚》Zerstreutes Hinausschaun (2017)

    for soprano saxophone, alto saxophone and orchestra (or piano) premiered by Timothy Sun, Hugo Loi and Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra in Macau Cultural Centre, 1 January, 2018. Purchase here Programme Notes The work “Zerstreutes Hinausschaun” (Absent-minded Window-gazing), written for soprano saxophone, alto saxophone and orchestra (or piano), is inspired by Franz Kafka’s short story of…

  • 《裊雄說》The Emperor’s Soliloquy (2017)

    for alto saxophone and guitar The Emperor’s Soliloquy, for alto saxophone and guitar, premiered by Rosetta Contemporary Ensemble (Japan) in Kyoto Art Center, 12 February, 2018. Performed by Rosetta Contemporary Ensemble (JP) (online concert) 6 December, 2021 (MON), 9:00pm Programme Notes Written for alto saxophone and guitar, “The Emperor’s Soliloquy” is inspired by Cao Cao’s…

    《裊雄說》The Emperor’s Soliloquy (2017)
  • Urban Construction (2017)

    for 2 vibraphones, 2 marimbas and a dancer Urban Construction, for 2 vibraphones, 2 marimba and a dancer, Amphitheatre, HKAPA, presented by Toolbox Percussion, 8 October, 2017. Performed by Toolbox Percussion on 23, 24 November, 2018 at Theatre, Asia Culture Center (Gwangju, Korea). Performed by Toolbox Percussion on 3-5 December, 2021 at The Pulse, Hong Kong…

    Urban Construction (2017)
  • 《鷹眼》Wind Quintet No.1: Eagle Eyes (2016)

    For wind quintet – flute, oboe, clarinet in Bb, horn and bassoon Premiered in Auditorium, Maggagno, Italy on 10 July, 2016 (simplified version) Performed by Mirna Ackers, Helmke Jansen, Jelmer de Moed, Banri Hoshi and Joseph Betts in Leeuwenbergh Church, Utrecht, Netherlands on 2 October, 2016 during the Alba Rosa Viva Festival 2016. Performed by…