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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
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