Composer: Matthew Van Driel
Performers: Dim Sum Ensemble
Conductor: Matthew Van Driel
Event: Xpressions
Date: Oct. 27, 2013
Venue: Array Space, Toronto, Canada

Ripples begins quietly and meditatively, drawing the listener in to the deliberate movements of each instrument. As the piece develops, the instruments begin to move more, and create ripples of sound that interact with and complement one another. A quick, joyous section in the middle is like a burst of sunlight amongst the calmness of the surrounding sections, and fades away just as quickly as it had begun. In the second half of the piece the consistent movement in the lower register of the yangqin reminds one of rain steadily falling onto a surface of water, creating ripples. The piece ends quietly, just as it had begun, and fades into silence.

Matthew Van Driel: Ripples 波紋

Dim Sum Ensemble