Solo Works
Nori(놀이) (2024)
for Cello Solo with Electronic
Performed by Jacques Lee Wood
Program Note: Nori (놀이) is a piece for cello solo and pedalboard. The title, derived from the Korean word "놀다" [Nol-da], translates to "play" in English. The composition draws inspiration from the traditional Korean cultural play of tightrope walking, where a performer showcases various skills while navigating the tightrope. Imagining the cellist playing on the four strings of the cello using fingers and bow, I expressed this imagery through avant-garde contemporary music. The composition embraces elements of traditional Korean music, incorporating the rhythmic patterns and playing techniques of traditional string instruments such as the Ajaeng and Geomungo. Techniques like string flicking, wide vibrato (Nonghyun), and ornamentation evoke the distinctive characteristics of traditional Korean music.
Play (2024)
for Marimba solo
Program Note: Play is a Marimba solo piece. This piece is inspired by one of the traditional Korean music rhythms(Jangdan) called 'Hwimori,' combining a rapid rhythm that synchronizes with a single breath and conveying a playful atmosphere. The performer alternates between tension and relaxation, delivering enjoyment to the listener. As the title suggests, this composition offers an experience of excitement and playfulness.
Time (2021)
for Marimba solo with Electronics
Program Note: This musical work was inspired by Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, particularly the minute repeater, which is one of the most challenging features for watchmakers. To watchmakers, the minute repeater is not just a timepiece, but a miniaturized musical instrument that produces sound when two tiny hammers strike two gongs. In this work, the two hammers represent the soft and medium mallets of a marimba, while the two gongs symbolize the output speakers in the music. The watch chimes sound on the hour, quarter-hour, and minutes, repeating the time. According to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s explanation, one hammer strikes a bass note for the hours, while the other strikes a treble note for the minutes. Combined, they create a two-note chime for the quarters. The quarter-hours are expressed as an octave, with both bass and treble notes. A chord with bass and treble notes represents the hours. Lastly, the minutes are expressed using the ricochet technique.
Mechanical processes are reflected in the use of tape music materials. One second, one minute, one hour, one day, one week, one month—time continues to pass. I aimed to express the unexpected events that occur as time passes, using the watch mechanism and music. These events were inspired by moments when I checked the time while composing, such as 1:48 AM, 5:32 PM, and 2:16 AM.
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