Commission: Amigo Saxophone Quartet
Instrumentation: soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones
Alternate Instrumentation: string quartet (2 violins, viola, cello)
Duration: 6 minutes
Program Information:
homonym noun /ˈhäməˌnim,ˈhōməˌnim/
definition: two words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling
The work homonym is inspired by Singlish and other languages and dialects spoken in Singapore. An example of a homonym typically heard in Singapore is orh (Singlish) which is a grunt of acknowledgement and or (English). The three saxophone quartets — homonym (2013), heteronym/ (2016) and cryptonym: (2018) may be performed one after another.
Premiere:
July 6 2013 | Amigo Saxophone Quartet | Lee Hsyan Hall, Hong Kong