Austin Yip

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

  • 《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…

  • 《黑》 Black (2019)

    for SATB Chorus premiere by Asia Pacific Youth Choir on 23, 24 July, 2019 at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Center during Asia Pacific Choral Summit 2019 conducted by Vivian Ip (23 July) conducted by Chris Cheng, Andrew Hon, Sanders Lau, Apollo Wong and Felix Yeung (24 July) Programme Notes Written for the Hong Kong…

    《黑》 Black (2019)
  • 《也斯說》 Says Yasi (2018)

    for SATB chorus 白日 White Sun 未昇 Rise Not 舊市空間 Old City Space premiered by Hong Kong Baptist University Choir, Hong Kong Baptist University Women’s Chorus and Cantoría Hong Kong on 8 April, 2019 at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre.  

    《也斯說》 Says Yasi (2018)
  • Project: Abstract Picasso – Crying Woman (2019)

    videoart for all Programme Notes Dots and lines are often regarded as the most important element to drawing. When this idea is applied to language, we can imagine how words are broken into syllables, or even into smaller fragments. This work attempts to recreate Picasso’s Crying Woman in a more abstract way–with scattered sound, moving…

    Project: Abstract Picasso – Crying Woman (2019)
  • 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)
  • City Beats (2019)

    for harpsichord, electronics and video Premiered by Kawai Chan, harpsichord at Recital Hall, Hong Kong Baptist University on 5 April, 2019 during “The Keyboard of the 21st Century” conference. Awarded winner of “Best Music Video” in Eurasia International Monthly film Festival, Moscow, Russia (April, 2019) Official selection of “Music Video” in Indie Visions Film Festival…

    City Beats (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)