Commissioned By: Singapore Symphony Orchestra, New Music Forum
Premiere: Shane Thio on Piano, and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (2004)
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra and Piano
Metadragon is a miniature piano concerto in one continuous movement.
Commissioned By: Felix Chang
Premiere: Felix Chang (2005)
Instrumentation: Piano
The music involves 4 short miniatures – Prelude, Ground Bass, Recitatives and Toccata.
Commissioned By: Singapore Youth Choir ensemble singers
Premiere: Singapore Youth Choir ensemble singers (2004)
Language: English
Based on the Greek Mythology of the same title, this song uses the symmetrical intervals to depict Narcissus staring at his own reflection in the water. Available Scores: SATB
Premiere: Students from University of Kansas (2000)
Instrumentation: Violin, Cello and Piano
Involving three movements – Xu (序), Huan (缓) and Ji (急). Introduction, slow and meditative and then rush.
Commissioned By: Philwinds (2010)
Instrumentation: Wind Ensemble
Instrumentation: Piano
Rasa Sayang Variations is a collection of themes and 17 variations for piano.
Commissioned By: Ong Teng Cheong Concert 2004
Premiere: Nanyang Academic of Fine Arts musicians (2004)
Instrumentation: Glockenspiel, Marimba, 2 Vibraphones & 2 Pianos
The music depicts the sounds of ripples, rain and water.
Premiere: Albert Lin (2004)
Instrumentation: Piano
Based on Ripples I (for Mallets and 2 Pianos), Ripples II describes the beauty of rain, water and waves.
Premiere: Wang Tong and Timothy Koh (2003)
Instrumentation: Flute and Piano
In the style of late 19th century solo work.
Commissioned By: West Winds (Singapore) with funds from Singapore National Arts Council.
Premiere: West winds, Choirs of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Amadeus and Victoria Junior College (2005)
Instrumentation: Full Wind Ensemble, 10 Percussionists and Chorus
Sang Nila is a musical tribute to the man who gave Singapore its name. The music explores the beauty of Gamelan music, and the ethnic voices in traditional style.