Dream In Starly Night

Background:

This work was created for celebrating the birthday of the composer. Since this was his first year in U.S., he didn’t make lots of friends. He celebrated his birthday alone in the dormitory. The piece reflected on composer’s endeavor on studying abroad and getting adapted to the U.S. society. The piece expressed composer’s optimism towards future and belief that victory would come after endeavor.

The piece begun with a peacefui performance of woodwind instruments as if the composer was dreaming under starly sky. The music became louder and louder as if the composer saw something bright in his dream. The inharmonious part in the middle was as if the composer was facing some difficulties. The final part of the piece was inspired by the Beethoven’s No.3 Symphony’s 1st Movement. That part depicted a scene of waking up from dream when the light in the dream became brighter and brighter.

Some fellow musicians commented that this piece was very Beethoven.

Trivia:

This was the only gift the composer received in that year’s birthday.

Key:

C Major