Mark 5

Many of Miguel del Aguila's works reflect on South America and its history. Here he evokes the timbre of the charango, a lute-like Andean stringed instrument that is represented in the piano part. The

Using the translated poems of Chinese women poets from the 3rd century through the 20th century,  the soprano and oboe weave a story of love, death, life, and what we hold close to our hearts.

For string quartet. First printing. Commissioned by Art of Elan for the Formosa Quartet. The music is based on Taiwanese folk songs. Duration: ca. 24'. Score, 29 p. and parts.