In Motion Above (2024)

DURATION
4 minutes

INSTRUMENTATION
violin and viola

* This work is written for the 2024 Tanglewood Music Festival Piece-a-Day Project

Program Notes:

In Motion Above is one of three works composed during my Piece A Day project at the Tanglewood Music Festival. This piece explores the essence of my identity, drawing on the influences that have shaped me. As a Korean American immigrant, I reflect on the perseverance, and quiet resilience passed down from my parents, whose experiences of overcoming hardships have deeply enriched my perspective. Equally, I am inspired by the strength of the women around me--fellow composers and musicians--who share in similar journeys. Their presence has instilled in me a sense of empathy and purpose that drives my creative voice. In this work, I sought to fill the narratives spoken by the violin and viola with warmth, kindness, the endurance of struggles, and a sense of looking above and beyond.