Program Notes:

Veiled Echoes for flute, viola, and harp was composed during a one-month stay in Aspen, Colorado. Surrounded by pristine wilderness, the act of writing a trio for these instruments felt like a natural unification of music with the mountains, the woods, and the rivers. Influenced by these surroundings and the trio’s delicate instrumentation, Veiled Echoes is characterized by its airy and delicate texture. The rhythm of the piece often flows flexibly, akin to a leaf carried by the wind.

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Veiled Echoes consists of three movements: the first evokes nostalgia and reminiscence. Several musical motives introduced here recur and develop throughout the subsequent movements. This movement concludes like a music box winding down. The second movement is the most dreamlike of the three, crafted to harmonize with the rustling of the wind and the flowing of the river. Here, I focused on creating a static atmosphere by juxtaposing musical events. The third movement showcases the energetic potential of the trio’s instrumentation and highlights the virtuosity of the players. Motives from the first movement intertwine with new themes in this lively finale.

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Veiled Echoes was composed for Ensemble Lumina and is dedicated to them.