For Harp and String Orchestra
Program Notes of Harp Concerto
When Harpist Teresa Suen-Campbell asked me to write a harp concerto, I was thrilled because she is a wonderful harpist, and this will be my first concerto for this beautiful instrument. I am very grateful for Maestro Nurhan Arman for his support for commissioning this project. Sinfonia Toronto has kindly performed a few of my compositions in the past years under his superb direction. As this piece was written during the pandemic (2021-22), my thoughts have been with the vulnerable people including my mother who is 94 years old. In recent years she had developed dementia. As I gradually lose my connection with her, this work will be my memory of this strong and wise woman. At the same time, this could also be her memories of her colourful life.
The composer wishes to thank the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council, Sinfonia Toronto, and Teresa Suen-Campbell for commissioning this work.
is 94 years old. In recent years she had developed dementia. As I gradually
lose my connection with her, this work will be my memory of this strong and wise
woman. At the same time, this could also be her memories of her colourful life.
The composer wishes to thank the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts
Council, Sinfonia Toronto, and Teresa Suen-Campbell for commissioning this work.