Music

The idea of Departure first came up in 2015 when I composed a piece named “Morning before Departure”, titled as ”0200“ of Hong Kong Episodes premiered in the 10th Anniversary of World Cultures Festival. The piece describes the dreamy feeling before sunrise at the airport, waiting alone for a departing flight. I have been looking back on my journey as a musician for the past 10 years and more: leaving Hong Kong to pursue Jazz education in Texas; moving to New York to experience the highest level of artistry possible; performing all over the world, as well as curating and composing for new exciting projects back in Hong Kong. Leaving my comfort zone has always allowed me to find fresh inspiration and to expand my palette of expression. The word “Departure” holds a lot of meaning for me and is a rich source of inspiration for this new project.