The wearing of masks is optional inside MSM performance halls
Works by Foo Jeng Wong (MM ’23)
BeComEnsemble presents compositions by Wong Foo Jeng, including the world premieres of both (lo)! again(st) anthem, a work for piano and orchestra that responds to Benjamin Britten’s “lost anthem”, and time has moved farther from home. The concert also features grant me, a duo for violin and piano that premiered in 2021.
Neidorff-Karpati Hall 130 Claremont Ave
(lo)! again(st) anthem, for piano and orchestra, responds to Benjamin Britten’s rejected drafts for the Malaysian national anthem by weaving musical quotations from Britten’s works. The piece addresses themes of colonialism and features Wong Foo Jeng on the piano.
time has moved farther from home is scored for string quartet and is inspired by the concepts of time, place and memory.
grant me, for violin and piano, explores the social struggles of adapting to a new environment through the sonic juxtaposition of the two instruments.
Wong Foo Jeng (MM ’23, Composition),is a Malaysian composer and pianist based in New York. The craft of storytelling informs his musical character. His work often draws inspiration from jazz and classical music. He is a recipient of the New Chamber Ballet Commission and is the first prize winner of the El Paso Original Music/New Ideas Competition. He was also a finalist for The American Prize in Composition. Wong’s work has been presented at the St. Petersburg New Music Festival, Sao Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center, Borneo Jazz Festival, Ilham Gallery and more. His goal is to create stories from his art, and to uncover beauty in the tradition and evolution of music.
The BeComEnsemble is a New York City based contemporary music ensemble that prioritizes the programming of musical and interdisciplinary works by young artists of the highest caliber. The ensemble’s goal is to redefine the concert going experience by providing artists a platform to showcase their works, and in doing so pave the way for greater innovation and curiosity.
Manhattan School of Music’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Attend Performances
Performances Home Performance Calendar Box Office Ticket Subscriptions Performance Venues Off-Campus Venues Virtuoso Society Events Receive Concert Notices
Listen
Listen to MSM Jazz Arts Discography Opera Discography Videos
130 Claremont Avenue New York, New York 10027 212-749-2802
Email This Page
Email Message
Page Reference (will be sent in email)
https://www.msmnyc.edu/performances/becomensemble-student-project-feb19/
This site uses cookies to improve user experience. By continuing, you agree to our updated policy. To find out more, visit our cookie & information use policy.