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artless beauty in pursuit of theory, Op. 3 (2023) for violin and viola My series of compositions, artless beauty in pursuit of theory, comprises three separate pieces so far, each with different instrumentation: a mixed chamber ensemble with live electronics (2009), a string trio (2022), and a string duet (2023) written for Mia Detwiler (violin) and Michael Capone (viola). The second and third pieces grow out of the previous piece’s musical design, and more pieces are planned for the near future. All of them share central material derived from intervallic ideas that evoke “beauty” in a post-romantic sense. These pieces explore various…
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One of my interests lies in exploring the social implications of computer music interaction. In my piece, on resonance (2022) for violin and live electronics, I use Max and Logic to craft electronic sounds and dynamically control the processed audio in real time, responding to the soloist’s performance. This composition challenges the conventional hierarchy between acoustic instruments (played by humans) and electronics (controlled by computers), aiming to elevate electronics from mere background sounds to integral components as significant as the live instruments themselves. The evolving landscape of Human-Computer Interaction prompts reflections on culture, craftsmanship, and authenticity, and my continuing research…
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artless beauty in pursuit of theory Op. 2 for string trio (2022) Written for Amorsima TrioInstrumentation: violin, viola and celloDuration: 12 minWorld premiere: March 6, 2022, Amorsima Trio, MISE-EN_PLACE, Brooklyn, NY This piece was composed as a result of the HA-MIRZA Project. Composer Adam Mirza and I teamed up to host the Amorsima trio as the ensemble-in-residence at MISE-EN_PLACE in 2019. Unfortunately, due to COVID, we had to postpone the project, and finally, in 2022, we were able to resume it. Amorsima spent about a week at MISE-EN_PLACE working with Adam and me. Following the premiere concert, we conducted a…
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