for cello and piano
Katherine Min’s essay, “On being Humpty Dumpty,” is a candid and powerful piece that delicately unveils a vivid emotional palette of anxiousness, fear, hope, and humor. As a composer, I found myself particularly drawn to the sounds and rhythmic patterns she crafted to convey those layers of emotion. To evoke similar feelings, I experimented with combining micro-musical elements like grace notes and harmonics. The occasional intense interplay between the cello and piano mirrors the turmoil I experienced while engaging with her essay. The title of my composition, “Falling Still,” is inspired by the fifth section of “Being Humpty Dumpty.” It is my hope that this musical piece adds another dimension to her exquisite narrative. –Ying-Chen Kao
