For Solo Viola
Solo Viola
Ya-Jhu Yang
Centennial Commission
About
For Solo Viola, written for the fabulous Ayane Kozasa, is built on a small, contemplative motif that unfolds in various directions over the course of the five and a half minute piece. A contrasting, spritely idea is also introduced, but its attempts to alter the character of the piece are in vain: the contemplative idea invariably takes over again. Gradually, this primary idea discovers within itself greater intensity: adding chromaticism, tremolando, and register, it drives the piece to its ultimate climax. A concluding phrase is a reminiscence of the opening, now resolved and serene.
Performance
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Duration
05:30 |
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Commissioning Year
2024 |
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Premiere
January 31, 2025 Ayane Kozasa's Studio |
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Recording
December 14, 2023 Ayane Kozasa's Studio |
Artists
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Ya-Jhu Yang Composition
Ya-Jhu Yang studied piano and composition at National Taiwan Normal University in her native Taipei, and composition at Curtis and MSM. Her piano trio Letters to Formosa was a prize winner at the 2009 Washington International Competition, and she’s recently composed new commissions for Trio Barclay and Loadbang.
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Ayane Kozasa Viola
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