Premiere of Umbra, double concerto for cello, ondes martenot and string orchestra
Financially supported by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, Seung-Won Oh has been commissioned by the Musicus Soloists Hong Kong to compose Umbra, a double concerto for cello (Trey Lee), Ondes Martenot (Nadia Ratsimandresy), and string orchestra (Musicus Soloists Hong Kong).

This commission is a significant recognition of Seung-Won Oh’s music world and her imaginative pursuit of this unique combination of sounds in Umbra. This one-of-a-kind double concerto aims to explore the blend of timbres and aesthetics, expand existing stylistic notions associated with these instruments, and create a close, intimate relationship between the soloists and the string orchestra.

Premiere:

November 16, 2024 – Salle Gaveau, Paris, France
November 23, 2024 – Hong Kong City Hall, Hong Kong