Walking Shadow (2017)

Instrumentation: violin, cello, piano

About the Piece:

The piece is for a piano trio. William Shakespeare's Macbeth says “Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” I go from there and perceive humanity and philosophical concerns.

World Premiere: November 20, 2017, China Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China

Performers: Jihong Wu, violin; Gege Helin, cello; Zhishu Chang, piano

Duration: 5’