Riding the Winds and Waves 바람과 파도를 타고 乘风破浪

Riding the Winds and Waves 바람과 파도를 타고
乘风破浪 (2022/ 2023)
for Geomungo solo and 10 players

Kim Minju, geomungo solo ‪@MINIJ00‬
Lien Boon Hua, conductor ‪@BoonHuaLien‬

Composed by JunYi Chow ‪@JunYiChow‬
Commissioned and Performed by Ensemble PHASE ‪@ensemblephase‬ and Ding Yi Music Company ‪@Dingyimusic‬

Consisting of three main sections, the piece depicts a journey where one is heart strong, going forward bravely against all odds. The fast opening section sets a changing mood where initial feelings of strength gradually become clouded by doubt and uncertainty. After a slow middle section offering inner reflection where one might find peace of mind, the fast final section returns to a character that, while uncertain, is furious and exciting.

Originally written for geomungo solo, this mixed ensemble version is commissioned by Ding Yi Music Company.