Jan. 2019 (for string quartet)

"Blustery Day" was written after being motivated to write a piece about wind while going on a walk on a frigid, windy day; the title was inspired by a phrase from one of the tales of Winnie the Pooh later on. The piece illustrates the transformation of the wind, from a breeze to a gust of wind. The calmness at the beginning represents a gentle breeze, and the waltz-like rhythm reflects the movement of the leaves being carried away by it. As the energy picks up and the dynamics get louder, the breeze gains speed and power. At the climax, a tree is not able to hold its ground and falls down, and calmness is brought once again - as if the wind, now barely a breeze, is satisfied with its work.

Performed by The Little Orchestra Society @ Vivaldi’s Virtuosas! on March 5th and 6th, 2022.

First performed by FTM’s Pannonia quartet at the National Opera Center for the 2019 Composers Now Festival Opening Event. (Event photos: https://www.facebook.com/ComposersNow/photos/a.2357463634500507/2357465181167019/?type=3&theater)

Later choreographed for the 2019 annual ballet show hosted by The Dance Gallery.