Composer

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Kui Dong

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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2005

Average_duration

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11:25

In Between is a contemporary classical composition by Chinese-American composer Kui Dong. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on March 5, 2016, by the New York-based ensemble, Music From China. The composition consists of three movements and has a total duration of approximately 15 minutes. The first movement, titled "Floating," begins with a soft and delicate melody played by the erhu, a traditional Chinese string instrument. The melody is then joined by the pipa, another Chinese string instrument, and the two instruments engage in a dialogue, creating a sense of floating and drifting. The movement gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of percussion instruments, creating a sense of tension and release. The second movement, titled "Dancing," is more rhythmic and lively than the first. It features a fast-paced melody played by the dizi, a Chinese bamboo flute, accompanied by the plucked strings of the zheng, a Chinese zither. The movement is characterized by its energetic and playful nature, with the instruments engaging in a lively dance. The final movement, titled "Dreaming," is the most introspective and contemplative of the three. It begins with a slow and mournful melody played by the erhu, accompanied by the soft and gentle sounds of the guzheng, another Chinese zither. The movement gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of percussion instruments, creating a sense of tension and release. The movement ends with a return to the soft and delicate melody of the opening, creating a sense of closure and resolution. Overall, In Between is a beautiful and evocative composition that blends traditional Chinese instruments and melodies with contemporary classical techniques. The piece showcases Kui Dong's skill as a composer and her ability to create music that is both deeply rooted in tradition and innovative in its approach.

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