An etymological definition of “CO-” means “with,” “together,” “joint,” and “jointly.” It represents, essentially, that at least two different things exist together in the same space. Today, we humans are the primary creators of artificial objects and the species dominating the earth’s surface, thereby contaminating and devastating nature to a severe extent. This has led to a situation where non-natural things occupy large parts of our daily lives, creating an imbalance, to the point that we can no longer live without them. In this context, “CO-” represents the coexistence of natural and non-natural elements, which are destined to be “with” us in our current and future lives.

This piece expresses these ideas, including my aspiration for a well-balanced harmony between these elements—in an intuitive and straightforward way, rather than an abstract or philosophical one. Traditional violin techniques and the pitches of open strings represent “natural factors,” while unusual techniques and pitches that diverge from open strings represent “non-natural factors.” The latter frequently intrude upon and disrupt the path of the former, yet they harmonize as the music progresses towards the end.

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