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Zihan Wu: The Small Bones

for string quartet and live electronics

(2024)

All creatures decay into tiny bones.

By the time of Revival,

A Reborn of a new creature,

From the tiny bones.

In my poem, I distill the essence of the music–a journey of transformation and rebirth. The piece unfolds in reverse order, tracing the reformation of life from fragile remains to vibrant, fleshy vitality. Through an organic exploration of the physicality and texture of sound, the performers channel raw energy and establish a strong connection with the audience. The dramatic and immersive experience celebrates the beauty of creation and transformation.

(Zihan Wu)

Zihan Wu (*2001) is a Chinese composer and pianist. Her interest lies in exploring the interrelationships between different colours, objects, time, and space, which she weaves into a unique and personal sound world. In doing so, she creates refined and imaginative soundscapes. The poetic, dramatic, and organic energy flows that naturally connect the composition itself with the performers and the audience are essential to her works. Born in Fuzhou and raised in Shanghai, China, she began composing at the age of 11. Zihan is currently based in the United States, where she is pursuing her Master of Music in Composition at the Yale School of Music. Prior to this, she graduated from the Music Middle School affiliated with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition and Piano from the Eastman School of Music. Her work After Infinity won 1st Prize at the 10th International Matan-Givol Composition Competition.

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