Tip of the Tongue

for solo flute, kick drum, and two singing dancers
ca. 8’00”

Tip of the Tongue (2021) is inspired by the many such moments that I have had: the moment where the connection between the mind and the mouth, or the mind and the body for that matter, is completely and suddenly severed. What also really fascinated me was the cyclical nature of these moments——it comes back when you least expect it——and as someone who is bilingual and an international student, the frustration and anger that I feel for myself exponentially increases each time.

Tip of the Tongue was written for Julin Cheung.

Performances:

09 Dec 2021 (world premiere)
Curtis Composers Present Theatre Etudes
Curtis Institute of Music, PA, USA
Julin Cheung, flute and kick drum; Maya Mor Mitrani and Juliet Rand, voice and dance