This conceptual solo piano score is inspired by Tao Te Ching Chapter 67, which extols the virtues of compassion, frugality, and humility as essential treasures for personal growth and societal harmony. Each section of the score reflects the unique essence of these treasures and their collective impact on human behavior and interactions.
Begin with a simple, heartfelt melody in a major key to represent compassion.
Shift to a more reserved and minimalist section to illustrate frugality.
Incorporate a section that is low in the piano's register, using rich, resonant tones to convey humility.
Intertwine motifs from the previous sections to represent the integration of compassion, frugality, and humility.
Return to the initial theme of compassion enriched with elements from the frugality and humility themes.