Austin Yip

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

  • 《疆》String Quartet No.2: Territory (2015)

    For string quartet Purchase here Premiered by Mark Hui, Jonathan Yuen, Chris Choi and Joe Chan in Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre on 30 October, 2015. Finalist of 2nd Biennial I Creation/ Mivos Quartet Prize for Chinese Composers, 2015 Programme Notes The Chinese character, “jiang” (疆), literally means a boundary, is often used to…

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  • 《孤雁兒》(2014)

    For 6-part female choir Commissioned by Diocesan Girls School Premiered by the Diocesan Girls School Senior Choir in Diocesan Girls School, conducted by Grace Chiang in February, 2015. Performed by the Diocesan Girls School Senior Choir in Diocesan Girls School, conducted by Grace Chiang on 10 July, 2015.

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    《孤雁兒》(2014)

  • 《箋》Letters: 5 Miniatures for Nine Saxophone (2015)

    For sopranino, 2 soprano, 2 alto, 2 tenor and 2 baritone saxophones Commissioned by the Hong Kong Saxophone Ensemble Premiered by Hong Kong Saxophone Ensemble in Salle de la Bourse, France on 11 July, 2015 during 17th World Saxophone Congress and Festival, Strasbourg, France.

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  • 《凝》Concrete (2015)

    For alto saxophone and piano Premiered by Wong Tak Chiu and Marie Stoecklé in Cité de la musique et de la danse – Salle 23, France on 10 July, 2015 during 17th World Saxophone Congress and Festival, Strasbourg, France. Programme Notes The place where a composer lives often affect what he writes, this explains why…

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  • 《出入》Entrance/Exit (2015)

    For string quartet Commissioned by InTuition Premiered by Romer String Quartet in Hong Kong City Hall Theatre on 5 July, 2015. Programme Notes 《出入》為弦樂四重奏而寫。樂曲采用拱橋式結構，在開端時以層遞方式展現弦樂的泛音可能性，並透過此「入口」把聽眾帶進一個探索音色的領域。樂曲中段會出現一段「全音程」旋律，並由演奏家根據指示，去把這段旋律拆解、分割、重組，並在樂器與樂器之間作交流及對答。樂曲最後回歸平靜，猶如「出口」一般把聽眾帶回現實世界。

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  • 《迴》Resonance from the Unreachable End (2013)

    For Chinese ensemble Performed by the Chai Found Music Workshop in National Center for Traditional Arts, Taiwan on 20 July 2013. Performed by Chai Found Music Workshop in Chai Found 101 Hall, Taipei on 2 November 2013. Performed by Chai Found Music Group in Chai Found 101 Concert Hall on 1 November, 2014. Performed by…

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  • 《仨》 THREE

    For alto saxophone, violin, piano and string orchestra Premiered by Contrast and Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra in Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium on 30 March 2013. Performed by Contrast and Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra in Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium on 1 March 2013. Performed by HKBU String Ensemble in Concert Hall, Hong Kong City…

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  • 《拾伍》Fifteen (2014)

    For string orchestra Premiered by the Hong Kong Baptist University String Ensemble in Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall on 1 Feb, 2015, conducted by Yip Ho Kwen Austin.

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  • Behind Bars (2014)

    For viola solo Commissioned by Hong Kong Composers Guild Premiered by William Lane in Agnes b. Cinema, Hong Kong Arts Centre on 8 December, 2014.

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  • Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, “Symphony Under the Stars” Virtual Orchestra (2014)

    Music arrangement of “Can Can” for the Hong Kong Phil Virtual Orchestra In 2014 The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra made a very early attempt in creating a virtual orchestra (way before the 2020 onward pandemic), they invited performers from all over the world to record their performances of my arrangement of “Can Can”. Selected videos…

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    Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, “Symphony Under the Stars” Virtual Orchestra (2014)