Jasmine Blossom

Jasmine Blossom (2015) for solo piano

Jasmine Blossom is a short and single movement solo piano work. It was inspired by the character, beauty and fragrance of Jasmine flower: simple, purity, evergreen and humble. The entire piece contains four small sections. Each section shares a similar but modified simple “Jasmine” tune that is borrowed from the original 18th century Chinese folk song, “Mo Li Hua” (translated in Jasmine flower). Opening section features the natural gesture of the jasmine flower in a simple and vivid manners. The second section continues on repeating main statement with different sub-statements, which allows having one same question, but with various answers. The third section introduces motion and agitating movement. It demonstrates the substantial of jasmine’s character. The final section exposes a single-melodic fragment with the mute string technique. The entire piece was written in simple texture, it contains mostly single melodic line and it preserves the virtues of purity and clarity.

Flower of jasmine, so fair!

Flower of jasmine, so fair!

Budding and blooming here and there,

Pure and fragrant all do declare.

Let me pick you with tender care,

Sweetness for all to share.

Jasmine fair, oh Jasmine fair.