《隐藏的英雄》 Hidden Heroes (2017)
Approx. Length - 5’00
For Chinese Orchestra, or Solo Erhu with Chinese Orchestra
Click here to listen to an excerpt! (for xiao, yangqin, and strings)
Inspired by the journey of my friend, Singaporean visually-impaired erhu soloist Stephanie Ow; dedicated to her, Very Special Arts and its 2017 concert, 'Welcome to My World - A Concert by People with Disabilities'. Hidden Heroes features a majestic, sweeping main theme that brings out the power of the orchestra, as well as emotional melodies that reach out to hopes and dreams. The piece is divided into four parts: [1] With Soul: A World A of Hidden Heroes; [2] With Voice: Dreams; [3] With Heart: Endeavour; and [4] With Spirit: Rise of Our Hidden Heroes.
Even without the gift of sight can one find an even more powerful voice in music to inspire others and create a better world. Hidden Heroes is an ode that brings to light these figures in our community who bravely overcame unthinkable obstacles, for they have brought us light in our own darkness through their acts.
Featured on Deutsche Bank 2017 corporate giving video, “Dream Beyond”.
Full Instrumentation:
2 Bangdi
2 Qudi
2 Soprano Sheng
2 Alto Sheng
2 Soprano Suona
2 Alto Suona
Yangqin
Liuqin
Pipa
Zhongruan
Daruan
Guzheng
Xylophone
Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chimes
Large Gong
Dagu
Paigu (or Tom-toms)
Timpani
(Solo Erhu)
Gaohu
Erhu
Zhonghu
Cello
Double Bass
Approximate Difficulty Levels:
Bowed strings (Huqin): ●●○○○
Bowed strings (Cello/Bass): ●●●○○
Plucked strings: ●●●○○
Winds: ●●●○○
Percussion: ●●○○○
Overall: ●●●○○