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Tony Lin  

Moth

Duration: 09' 30" Year: 2007, r. 2008
for violin duo

  • Instrumentation
    for two violins, incorporating a few extended techniques
  • Programme Note

    I had conceived the ideas for Moth long before it was written down on paper, having been kept awake on many occasions during the summer nights by the sounds of these fluttering insects. The sounds were fragmented by intervals of long silence, but they came so suddenly even the heaviest of sleepers would be irritated.

    Moths are beautiful and eerie nocturnal creatures; they use a celestial navigation system which keeps them flying in a straight line, but however are unable to resist bright objects nearby.

    In Moth, by using two violins, I have juxtaposed the serene attraction of the bright light, with the nervous and agitated behaviour of a single moth. Placing the violin parts closely together – both striving for a common goal, yet always in conflict with each other – I have attempted to portray the struggle of the poor creature who is forever trying to reach the moon.

    Chen (Tony) Lin

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Robin Toan  

Tutukaka

Duration: 07' 30" Year: 2007, r. 2009
for violin and piano

  • Programme Note

    Tutukaka is a reflective work inspired by Tutukaka in Northland, New Zealand. The work is based around a lyrical melody that is first played by the violin at the start of
    the piece. The melody gently carries memories of isolated beaches, watching the tides ebb and flow and the powerful feeling of standing on the tip of a headland looking out
    into the ocean.

    The music in turn visits other memories; the swirling waves at Matapouri beach, watching a lighthouse glow unfailingly every night and seagulls scavenging around the fishing boats.

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