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Minuet & Trio (2018) composed by Ziqian Liu
Minuet & Trio (2018) is a composition that bridges classical tradition and modern harmonic innovation. Created during my time as a music minor at Boston University, this piece explores the formal structure of the minuet and trio, a dance form with roots in the Classical era, while simultaneously pushing its boundaries with contemporary harmonic techniques. Harmonic Language: While the minuet begins with more conventional harmonic progressions, it quickly moves into more exte

Ziqian Liu
Dec 22, 20253 min read


From the NEM Forum to Ravel: Creations, Synesthesia, and Research Perspectives
This afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending the Composition Forum of the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne (NEM) at the Faculty of Music,...

Ziqian Liu
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Self-portrait (in progress), Harmonium, and Reflections on Composition
Self-portrait, reflection on the entrance door glass on an autumn afternoon (pencil sketch in progress, image overlay on tracing paper,...

Ziqian Liu
Oct 1, 20253 min read
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