Crossing on the Way East (for Hichiriki and Piano)

Composer & Pianist: Soheil Shirangi • Hichiriki: Thomas Piercy
Performed at: National Opera Center Studio, New York, USA — April 19, 2022

Crossing on the Way East is a contemplative dialogue between the Japanese hichiriki and the piano. Blending Eastern modal colors with a reflective contemporary language, the piece explores the intersection of tradition and modern expression. The collaboration with Thomas Piercy creates a meditative soundscape where breath, tone, and silence merge. Inspired by Asian modes and aesthetics, the work suggests both a physical and spiritual journey—an encounter between cultures through sound.