Place of Origins

This sonata is presented in the form of three movements, symbolizing three different stages of Taiwanese immigrants in the United States. It reflects their emotions, self-identity, and longing for their home country, Taiwan.

Composer: Owens Huang

Flute: Ann Kuo

Cello: Tzu-Wei Jack Huang

Piano: Chi-Jo Lee

First Movement:

Ann Kuo is a Taiwanese flutist who came to Los Angeles to study at the Colburn School. Immersed in the diverse American cultural and educational environment, She began searching for ways to shape her unique style as a musician. While diligently practicing various genres of music, familiar melodies from her homeland often echoed in Ann's mind. These melodies carried her fond memories of her home and became a source of inspiration in her musical performances.

Second Movement:

Owens Huang went to study at the NYU Stern School of Business. His goal was to pursue a career in investment buy-side in the United States. As an international student from Taiwan, he was well aware of the challenges. Whenever he looked up at the skyscrapers of Manhattan, he felt a desire to soar high, overlooking the Manhattan skyline and the crowds. Through numerous interviews and professional training in school courses, he realized that connecting his experiences from Taiwan with his personal style was the key to achieving his American dream.

Third Movement:

As a fund manager, Owens Huang traveled between financial investment conferences worldwide, pondering how to make the right investment decisions in the ever-changing global market. At the same time, his distant hometown Taiwan gradually became the spotlight of international geopolitics and the technology decoupling between the United States and China. He calmly worries about the place he grew up in but also looks forward to Taiwan seizing the opportunity to demonstrate a new era of prosperity.