The compositions of Cambodian native Chinary Ung display mixed elements of European, Asian, and Western musics. More so, it directly reflects his personal struggle in dealing with the mass murders of his people and family members while focusing on the multilingual aspects of contemporary creative music that goes beyond convention and simple nomenclature. The three pieces here represent a time period following an inactive decade (1974-1985) for Ung when he composed only one piece. Thankfully his inspiration returned, as we ...
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The compositions of Cambodian native Chinary Ung display mixed elements of European, Asian, and Western musics. More so, it directly reflects his personal struggle in dealing with the mass murders of his people and family members while focusing on the multilingual aspects of contemporary creative music that goes beyond convention and simple nomenclature. The three pieces here represent a time period following an inactive decade (1974-1985) for Ung when he composed only one piece. Thankfully his inspiration returned, as we are treated to a solo viola performance from his wife Susan Ung, a trio of flute, harp, and viola, and a seven-part suite of solo piano snippets. Ung's music sounds very improvised even though it is written, but the variations of texture and timbre allowed give it the flavor and elements of spontaneous composition. There's a looser feel to the pieces where space is respected and frequently used, giving the music a thoughtful, contemplative mood related to the issues of his ravaged...
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