Immerse Suite

Immerse Suite
for flute, alto saxophone, cello and piano

Composed by JunYi Chow

Jason Tse, flute
Gustavo D'Amico, alto saxophone
JunYi Chow, cello
Hung Usaiyana, piano

Program Note:
The accumulation of knowledge and life experiences empowers individuals to gain fresh perspectives on their past, present, and future.

This suite takes a journey through the diverse styles of the composer, as he explores his identity as a global citizen who frequently moves between Asia and the United States while immersing himself in the concept of "immersion." It incorporates idioms from various traditional music forms that resonate with the composer's heritage and history, reflecting his profound contemplation of multiculturalism within himself.

The piece consisted of five movements:

Sparkle 烁
Ripple 涟
Shatter 碎
Immerse 淀
Ignite 燃