"The Melody of Memory" for Piano Trio (For Piano Trio)

Yi-Chih Lu  

創作者的話

《思想起》鋼琴三重奏是亞悅三重奏在2023年的委託作品，也是我的第一部鋼琴三重奏，創作素材源於台灣恆春地區的經典民謠—《思想起》。這首作品的構思始於我對台灣音樂的熱愛及對這片土地豐富多變歷史的愛戀。

《思想起》，這首民謠悠揚的旋律自古以來即在恆春地區傳唱，其源起眾說紛紜，但大多與思鄉情懷有關。它以其自由的形式而聞名，藉由歌者對音符的增減及歌詞的自由填充，讓此曲有著諸多不同的版本，但總體上保持著一句七個字、一曲四句的結構，並以「思想起」三字開頭，並在其中夾雜不少虛字。

秉持著填詞上的自由風格，在創作這首鋼琴三重奏中，思鄉雖然是創作的起點，但不再是核心。藉由這個熟悉而自由的旋律，我希望聽眾能夠感受到豐富多樣的情感和意境，而不僅僅是對故鄉的懷念。我試圖在音符之間編織著一段段情境，讓聽眾在懷舊的同時，也能夠感受到音樂中的新奇和探索。

《思想起》鋼琴三重奏是我對台灣情感的一種表達，同時也是對音樂探索的一次冒險。希望這首曲子能夠帶領聽眾進入一場充滿想像力和感動的音樂之旅，讓大家在旋律中共鳴，並發現屬於自己的情感故事。

盧易之

演奏時間：約7:30

Preface

“The Melody of Memory” Piano Trio is a commissioned work by the Trio Oriens in 2023 and marks my debut in composing for a piano trio. The inspiration for this piece comes from the classic folk song of the Hengchun region in Taiwan -“The Melody of Memory.” The genesis of this work lies in my deep affection for Taiwanese music and my profound love for the rich and diverse history of this land.

“The Melody of Memory”is a melodious folk tune, which has been passed down through generations in the Hengchun region, with its origins shrouded in various interpretations, mostly related to sentiments of longing for one's hometown. Renowned for its free-form structure, the folk song allows for variations in melody and the freedom to fill in lyrics, resulting in numerous versions. However, it generally maintains a structure of seven words per phrase and four phrases per verse, all beginning with the three characters "su-siang-ki."

Adhering to a free-style approach in lyricism, in this piano trio, the theme of longing for one's hometown serves as the starting point but is no longer the focal point. Through the familiar yet liberating melody, I aim for the audience to experience a spectrum of emotions and atmospheres beyond mere nostalgia for their homeland. I endeavor to weave scenarios between the musical notes, allowing listeners to reminisce while discovering novelty and exploration within the music.

“The Melody of Memory” Piano Trio is my expression of emotions tied to Taiwan, and simultaneously, it represents a venture into musical exploration. I hope this composition guides the audience on an imaginative and emotionally stirring musical journey, resonating within the melody and uncovering their unique emotional stories.

Yi-Chih Lu

Duration: Approximately 7:30