LIU, YU YUN - Resonance of the Iron Strings
About: Dr. Liu Yuyun is an international conductor and composer, currently serving as Conductor of the Formosa Broadcast Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of the MiT Chamber Ensemble. His work focuses on sound art and electronic music, integrating AI-generated composition and human–machine co-creation to explore algorithmic possibilities in sound design and real-time interaction. Combining elements of traditional opera, chamber music, and digital technology, Liu’s creations reveal a sonic language that bridges humanistic spirit and technological aesthetics, pioneering new dialogues between contemporary music and AI-driven soundscapes.
Piece: Resonance of the Iron Strings Performers: Composer: Liu, Yu-yun
Resonance of the Iron Strings is an immersive music work that fuses tradition and technology. Centered on Taiwan’s unique laba-xian, a string instrument with a metallic timbre and expressive bowing style from traditional opera music, the piece unfolds through layers of AI-generated composition, spatial sound, and real-time sonic interaction. Human voice and electronic textures intertwine, forming a dialogue between traditional melodies and digital resonance. Through the convergence of ancient sonority and futuristic soundscapes, the work evokes a poetic auditory landscape — a contemporary reflection of Taiwan’s rich sonic heritage.