Estranged (2021)
for String Quartet

Elaine Tai, Composer

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Estranged

Unbelonging (2021)
for Solo Piano

Elaine Tai, Composer

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Unbelonging

Tai-gi (2025)
for Woodwinds and Strings

Elaine Tai, Composer

Tai-gi is a tribute to Taiwanese, the language through which I first experienced the world. This piece honors its ability to spark wonder, nurture curiosity, and invite exploration, echoing the timeless beauty of Taiwan’s waters and mountains. Though rarely heard in the United States, its rhythm carries the resonance of my earliest memories and impressions.

Recorded by the Contemporaneous Ensemble. 

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Tai-gi

Maritza & Dianne (2024)
for Flute, Viola, and Piano

Elaine Tai, Composer

A tribute to two remarkable educators: Maritza Suarez and Dianne Jackman. This piece honors their enduring influence on generations of students. Through their insight, warmth, and steadfast belief in the power of learning, they’ve shaped countless lives. Maritza & Dianne celebrates their legacy in sound: lyrical, expressive, and personal.

Performed by:
Anna Urrey, flute
Jeremy Kienbaum, viola
TianYi Li, piano

Recording Engineer: Eric Black

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Maritza & Dianne

August Pink (2025)
for Orchestra

Elaine Tai, Composer

August Pink is rooted in the extraordinary care of an all-female team of physicians and occupational therapists who guide individuals through the challenges of breast cancer. The piece traces a journey from diagnosis through treatment and into recovery, with motifs inspired by professionals in radiology, breast surgery, oncology, and occupational therapy.

It is dedicated to Dr. Kavita Patel, Dr. Krystina Tongson, Dr. Brenda Panzera, and Sara Brenner, along with their teams, whose dedication and care remain a profound source of inspiration. 

Performed by The Chelesa Symphony
Conducted by Damali Willingham

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Elaine Tai

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