End of the Tunnel

Feb. - Oct. 2021 (for violin and piano)

Millions of people’s bright futures were extinguished, leaving their families and friends behind to suffer the aftermath of sudden tragedies. Many lives, dreams, opportunities, loved ones, and happiness were lost due to COVID-19. Even without a pandemic, we sometimes encounter moments where we forget how to smile, where the colorful world is soiled by gloom, where we blindly stumble through life and wonder if we will ever see again.

This piece is dedicated to those of us who are stranded in darkness, to serve as a reminder that no matter how long or cold the journey may be, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Performed at The Juilliard School Pre-College Composition Recital on Nov. 13, 2021 @ Morse Hall, with Ethan Fisher-Chaves (violin) and Yuri Lee (piano).

Winner of the National YoungArts competition 2022.

illustrated by Yuri Lee