Chinary Ung
Seven Mirrors
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Composer:Chinary UngGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardCompose Date:1997Average_duration:19:47Movement_count:7Movement ....Seven Mirrors is a contemporary classical composition by Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung. The piece was composed in 1990 and premiered on March 1, 1991, by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Alan Miller. The composition consists of seven movements, each of which is inspired by a different aspect of Cambodian culture and history. The movements are titled: 1. "The Mirror of the Mind" 2. "The Mirror of the Body" 3. "The Mirror of the Heart" 4. "The Mirror of the Soul" 5. "The Mirror of the Past" 6. "The Mirror of the Present" 7. "The Mirror of the Future" The first movement, "The Mirror of the Mind," is characterized by its use of Cambodian percussion instruments, including the roneat ek (a xylophone-like instrument) and the skor thom (a large drum). The second movement, "The Mirror of the Body," features a solo cello and is meant to evoke the physicality of dance. The third movement, "The Mirror of the Heart," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a solo violin. The fourth movement, "The Mirror of the Soul," is perhaps the most complex and challenging of the seven. It features a large orchestra and incorporates elements of Cambodian court music, including the use of gongs and cymbals. The fifth movement, "The Mirror of the Past," is a somber and reflective piece that incorporates traditional Cambodian melodies. The sixth movement, "The Mirror of the Present," is a lively and energetic piece that features a solo clarinet. The final movement, "The Mirror of the Future," is a hopeful and optimistic piece that incorporates elements of Cambodian folk music. Overall, Seven Mirrors is a powerful and evocative work that showcases Chinary Ung's unique blend of Cambodian and Western musical traditions. The piece is notable for its use of traditional Cambodian instruments and melodies, as well as its incorporation of contemporary classical techniques.More....
