Planetarium:Beta (2022)

for flute, clarinet, piano, violin, violoncello

12 min

Materials, much like memories, appear to possess a fluid nature. All materials or things are not stagnant in the present moment, even if their movement through time may seem slower than our memories…

A planetarium isn’t a specific physical location that exists somewhere; it’s a simple electronic device that can be placed at home. Alternatively, it can refer to the various apps available on people’s smartphones. When we point the camera at the sky, stars appear that are not visible to the naked eye, along with their names. They may seem quite distinctive, and even though they might appear “unprofessional” compared to the displays in scientific institutes or museums, they convey the concept of “things” (stars) in the simplest way. Connecting with these distant entities in private time and space is romantic. This piece appears to delve into the ‘sense of security’ achieved by making stars personal objects within our private time and space. It feels genuine, gentle, and is filled with nostalgia and memories…