Instrumentation:

SSAA, piano

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Duration: 4'

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Poem by Liang Wern Fook

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"Island" poignantly portray a father-and-son relationship that traces from the narrator's youth through adulthood. Neither the frailties of life nor the limits of the island-state can sway their heart-warming determination to move forward in life's journey. Chen Zhangyi's contemplative setting seeks to capture the essence of the poem and the underlying nuances with sublimity and depth.