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Trio
2023
Flute
Harp
Viola
- Program Notes
- Porthladd is an ode to two harbours, one in my hometown Hong Kong, and one in Cardiļ¬, where the piece is premiered. It responds to the theme of āidentitiesā, a theme that strikes a chord with me, as someone who's frequently pondering dynamics between identities in both of these countries. Harbours embody contrasting things. The word 'porthladd' is comprised of two parts: 'porth', meaning gate, portal, and 'ladd', which comes from a word that originally meant quiet. A harbour is a gateway to the wider world, the ļ¬rst step in seafaring; but also the ļ¬rst point of arrival, a safe haven from the storms of the sea. Porthladd contrasts and dips in and out of various boxes: harmonic, rhythmic, etc., thus highlighting the inward- and outward-facing aspects of a harbourāalso a metaphor for inward and outward faces of one's identity, as exempliļ¬ed by a person's diļ¬erent names.
- Recording Notes
- Premiered and recorded on 11 January 2024, with Trio Anima, at the Cardiff University School of Music.
- Performer Credits
- Trio Anima
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