Pitter-Patter
Solo Harp
Dai Wei
About
This piece largely utilizes the enharmonic spelling of the harp to explore a propelling and rhythmic sound image. It was inspired while on a rainy day I was sitting in the yard of Pilu Buddhist Temple in Nanjing. I found that the combination of these seemingly contradictory elements was very interesting: Since the temple was located in the heart of the city where the heavy traffic and the car horns rise and fall, the pitter-patter sound of the rain blended with the occasional echo of the ringing temple bell and all became an escape adventure in this little corner of the city.
Performance
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Duration
06:00 |
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Commissioning Year
2021 |
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Premiere
May 16, 2021 Harptistically Yours, Curtis - Online (Covid) |
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Recording
April 11, 2021 NMG Recording Studio, Rome, Italy |
Artists
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Dai Wei Composition
Dai Wei is a composer and vocalist whose music often challenges the practice of labeling and explores untold social narratives from various communities. Recent works include a multimedia piece commissioned by Kronos Quartet and pipa virtuoso Wu Man, two chamber orchestra pieces commissioned by Albany Symphony, and an electroacoustic work commissioned by Ying Quartet. She is currently serving as Composer-in-Residence for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Sound Investment Composer.
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Coline-Marie Orliac Harp
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