O, life was indeed beautiful.
Despite all the pain it has inflicted on my soul,
The sufferings, at the end, gave way to more blessings.
The 'Auto-Portrait Ⅱ pour Harpe' was written in 2008, 18 years after the 'Auto-Portrait Ⅰ for harp and piano' was composed, in 1990, the year I celebrated my 60th birthday. Two contrasting movements evoke various aspects of the past life as reflected in a mirror, where the warmth of sunset illuminates the image of life retrospect.
(Harp : June HAN)
(CD) Young Ja Lee Korean Traditional Music & Ensemble Music
