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Shan Shui, literally meaning ‘mountain-water’ in Chinese, takes inspiration from Chinese landscape paintings in which the main subject is mountains. The art of Shan Shui paintings makes philosophical reference to Taoism (Daoism), and its idea of how minor human presence is in the vastness of the cosmos. In my piece, I attempt to depict the vastness of such landscapes and the human figures within. This is achieved by use of the vibraphone's arco notes to symbolise the human figures often depicted fleetingly in these paintings.

About the composer: Chia-Ying Lin
Chia-Ying Lin (b. Taipei, Taiwan, 1990) studied at the Taipei National University of the Arts with Professor Tsung-Hsien Yang and is currently studying for a PhD with Professor Philip Grange at The University of Manchester, having graduated with a MusM (Distinction) from Manchester in 2012. Chia-Ying’s PhD study is supported by a Harry Clough Award and the Emmy Watts Memorial Fund as well as a scholarship from the Taiwanese government. Her works have been performed by the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra as well as chamber ensembles, including Psappha and Vaganza.