LIAO, Ming-Hsun
LIAO, Ming-Hsun
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latest update : 2024/1/24
Taiwanese youth composer, graduated from the Master's program in Composition and Theory of Chinese Music at Chinese Culture University under the mentorship of Professor Lo-Lung Wang. In addition to composing in various styles of Chinese music, I also endeavor to integrate Eastern and Western instruments and musical materials. In recent years, I have been experimenting with incorporating unique Taiwanese cultural sounds into my compositions. Moreover, I have embarked on field trips to collect the most precious music and historical assets from Taiwan's indigenous peoples, which serve as materials and inspiration for my compositions. I have participated in numerous interdisciplinary collaborations, composing for theater, musical theater, music education, and commercial performances. In my academic papers, I utilize Gestalt psychology as a blueprint for composition, aiming to break through established impressions and performance methods in music.
In 2020 and 2022, commissioned by the Chinese Music Association, I composed two pieces of music, "Falling Northwest" and "The Cries on Dongyin Island," drawing inspiration from the cultural characteristics of Taiwan to narrate intriguing stories.
| Title | Instrumentation | Year | Duration | NCAF-funded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cries on Dongyin Island | Chinese Orchestra | 2022 | 7'00" | |
| Dan Shan Festival | Chinese Orchestra | 2021 | 11'00" | |
| Falling Northwest | Chinese Orchestra | 2020 | 11'00" |
| Title | Instrumentation | Year | Duration | NCAF-funded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Night Watchman's Drum in Ghost Month | Erhu and Yangqin Duet | 2020 | 10'00" | |
| Dongjiyu / Dongji island | Sheng, Yangqin, Percussion I, Percussion II, Erhu | 2019 | 10'00" | |
| Hongu Utux : Seediq Bale | Dizi, Pipa, Zhongruan, Percussion, Erhu | 2018 | 13'00" |
* link to " NCAF online Archive of Grant Fruitages "website (in Chinese)
| Title | Instrumentation | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cries on Dongyin Island | Chinese Orchestra | 2022 | 7'00" |
| Falling Northwest | Chinese Orchestra | 2020 | 11'00" |