This conceptual string quartet for Chapter 70 of the Tao Te Ching takes listeners on a journey from the accessible simplicity of the Tao to the depths of its wisdom, reflecting the challenges of comprehension and practice, and ultimately arriving at a place of deeper understanding and harmony.
Serene and unadorned mood with simple, lyrical melodies and minimalistic textures.
Deep and introspective mood with complex counterpoint beneath simple melodies.
Reflective mood with fragmented texture, symbolizing deviation from the Tao.
Peaceful and harmonious mood with a return to simplicity enriched with understanding.