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COMPOSER
Apple
CHANG
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When the world turns chaotic, and silence feels distant,
we turn to music—not for escape, but for meaning.
Apple Chang’s music possesses
a soothing, soul-reaching, and
inspiring power.
From the hush of winter to the bloom of becoming,
Blossom unfolds
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BLOSSOM — Composition Debut Album Now Available
In a world still marked by conflicts,
the album pays tribute to those
who strive for life and its flourishing
across different eras, particularly in times of war.
BLOSSOM
Officially Streaming Worldwide
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｜Sakura Rain
｜The Geisha
｜Silk Road fantasy
｜The Unknown Bird
｜The Cloud
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physical edition is currently released in Taiwan with texts in Mandarin and English
Photos by Tat Keng, TEY
Carrying History,
Blossom as a Reflection of Our Times
Engaging the Present:
Blossom embodies a profound connection to historical memory and philosophical reflection on life, serving as a quintessential representation of Apple Chang’s distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, innovating the essence of both classical and contemporary music.
Bridging past and present, the five works present a singular musical aesthetic and cultural depth, resonating with humanistic insight and introspection. Through cross-cultural collaboration with artists from across the globe, with recording and post-production held separately in Taipei and New York, the album reflects deep historical awareness and contemplation, condemning the devastation of war while honoring the values of peace and freedom.
"The Mountain", commissioned by Ju Percussion Group — a world-leading ensemble in the field of percussion — was world premiered in National Concert Hall in Taipei in March 2019. The concert, 'Sound Ideas' featuring three commissioned works was the final chapter of the trilogy Cross Generation Commissioned Works Series. The work started with the sound of water, Apple Chang had the musicians gently ripple through the water in the bowl which contains small pebbles, creating a sense of mountain springs flowing, symbolizing the start of life, and the unique spirits of mountains.
Apple Chang's "Mulan Fantasie" for Symphonic Band was a finalist of 2017 World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles' (WASBE) 1st International Composition Contest. The piece is strongly based on one of the essences of Eastern aesthetics, “flowing air”, which depicts deep emotion and the vivid atmosphere during the entire piece. In crafting the instrumental gestures of both western symphonic band and percussion writing, "Mulan Fantasie" reflects the collision of Eastern and Western elements – more specifically the velvety expressive sound and the abilities of “breath” of the symphonic band with those of the traditional Eastern percussion technique and orchestration.
"Spring" for erhu and string ensemble was commissioned by New Asia Chamber Music Society was world premiered in Merkin Concert Hall in New York in April 2017. The piece harmonizes elements of Taiwanese folk music and contemporary soundscape, expressing the celebration of the inherited meaning and culture of the season, the renewal of all things. Beyond the score, "Spring" weaves together the core sensibilities of East and West, reinterpreting the aesthetics of Taiwanese traditional narratives, Fujian and Hakka’s folk music (Taiwanese Han ethnic groups), that contributes a singular musical language enriched with renewed depth and legacy.
As a cultural ambassador bringing the spirit of Taiwan to audiences at home and abroad, Apple Chang was commissioned to rearrange her original composition "Spring" into a version for solo violin and string ensemble. The new arrangement premiered with OneSong Orchestra in Taiwan, featured in a five-concert series held at the renowned Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store Performance Hall during the Taiwanese Lunar New Year season in 2024. This collaboration further highlighted the orchestra’s commitment to showcasing Taiwanese music while nurturing its distinct cultural roots.
Next Engagement
Upcoming Work – Arts of Zen
Co-commissioned by INTERWOVEN and New Asia Chamber Music Society
Premiere: February 2026, New York
"I am a composer, I write music. Composing music is a way I found meaningful to express my perspectives and emotion toward this world. Composing concert music, scoring for every artistic formats..., it is a beautiful combination of cultures, sound, aesthetics within; there is no boundary in music."
Apple Chang
© 2025 Apple Hung Ping Chang
hpc.composer@gmail.com
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