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The Wind of Two Koreas (2017)
by Bora Yoon

Instrumentation: Full Symphony Orchestra: 1 Flute, 1 Flute/Piccolo (doubled), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, Timpani, 2 Percussion ( I. Suspended Cymbal, Tam-tam, Triangle, Bass Drum II. Whip/Slapstick, Ratchet, Vibraslap, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals), Harp, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Length: 9-10 mins

PDF Study Score Price: $40+

COMPOSER’S NOTE:

Inspired by the early orchestral works of Igor Stravinsky, and his resonance with Russian folklore and cultural mythology, The Wind of Two Koreas is a work I sought to create as a Korean-American composer, rooted in the idea of cultural blood memory, bringing the ancient and modern elements of Korea’s political, historical, and aesthetic identity together.

-Bora Yoon

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This work is dedicated to Kacie and Asher Moon.

Notable performances:

  • Premiered by New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, 2019

  • UN Symphony Orchestra, International Women’s Day, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, NYC, 2023

  • Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Santa Cruz, CA 2023

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