Ye
(2005) | 9 minutes
Commissioned by The American Composers Forum
SCORING 2 cellos, piano
PREMIERE
18 April 2005, The Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, PA, by Yumi Kendall, Earl Lee, cellos; Christina Anum-Dorhuso, piano.
Listen
Yumi Kendall, Earl Lee, cellos; Christina Anum-Dorhuso, piano. Live at Curtis Institute of Music. ©All rights reserved
About
Commissioned by the American Composers Forum, “Ye” (meaning “leaves” in Chinese) is a set of variations inspired by the unique sound of a cello duo. Throughout the piece, the two cellists engage in various musical dialogues, some folksy and lyrical, others jazzy and virtuosic. ©Zhou Tian
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- Cadence (cello quartet)
- Rhyme (solo cello)
- Ye (two cellos & piano)
- Piano Trio
- Viaje (flute, cello & piano)
- Hidden Grace (flute, cello & harp)
- A Crown for Sonia (voice, cello & piano)