5 Knocks on Pearl Isle reflects on the human desire to seek meaning in the unknown. The "5 knocks" symbolize moments of connection, intentional or accidental, that resonate across the boundaries of our understanding. “Pearl Isle”, an imagined yet timeless space, represents something precious but elusive: wisdom, beauty, or inner truth. The music meditates on the tension between longing and discovery by emphasizing the power of gestures that echo without full resolution. Through its form, the piece invites listeners to contemplate their own pursuit of the intangible, and the meaning found in the act of searching itself.
5 Knocks on Pearl Isle
Info
For solo multi-percussion
Duration: 7’
Year of Composition: 2025
Performances
Premiere - April 19th, 2025
Amiel Ang
Walter Hall, The University of Toronto