THE SILK ROAD (1977)
Hwang, Byungki

The motive of the piece comes from the mysterious light that filtered through glass vessels developed in Persia found in the ancient tombs of the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. - 935 A. D.). The musical theme of "The Silk Road" not only refers to the ancient road that connected Eastern and Western goods and culture, but also the Sillian fantasy of mythic Asia spreading like silk over Eurasia. The piece uses a 7-note scale and is a departure from Dr. Hwang's earlier compositions.