Sugar Rush
(2027)
Sugar Rush is a 10-minute wild orchestral thrill ride capturing the irresistible highs, explosive energy, and sudden, dizzying crashes of youthful sugar-fueled euphoria. Through vibrant rhythms, vivid orchestration, and unexpected musical twists, the piece invites orchestras and audiences alike into an electrifying experience—one that's both playfully sweet and chaotically exhilarating.
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DURATION
10 minutes
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DELIVERY DATES
January 31, 2027
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INSTRUMENTATION
2222, 4221, timpani+2, optional harp, strings
LEAD COMMISSIONER
Chaowen Ting,
Georgia Tech Symphony Orchestra
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PREMIERE
February 2027
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EXCLUSIVITY
Until January 31, 2029 for consortium members;
Lead commissioner reserves right to the first commercial recording
×´Li’s compositional voice — lively, vivid, and remarkably theatrical — remains consistent across these pieces. Crackling rhythms and sharp phrasing are hallmarks, as is imaginative orchestration.×´
