THE DESIRES

for solo viola and string orchestra

Program Note:

When you see for the first time the title, The Desires, for solo viola and orchestra, you may be wondering what are these desires? What perspective should one take?  This title is intentionally subjective. What desires do you have in your life? Money? Power? Happiness? Maybe you desire peace and a break from daily routines. In the end, the only way to find the true answer is by participating in life. 

Living in the United States has helped me look at my country, Taiwan, differently. I now have a strong desire to rediscover my heritage. With this new desire, little by little I am finding the answers to my role as a composer and more importantly a human being.