YIXUAN (LISA) LING

COLLABORATION:

Lisa first collaborated with Hats + Heels duo as an administrative intern through Eastman School of Music’s Arts Leadership Certificate of Achievement. Upon completion of her internship, she was hired on to be a part of the engraving team to assist with the new publication series - H+H Collection.

In addition, Lisa was commissioned by Hats + Heels duo in 2025 for a bassoon and harp piece. The result, Gaze Upon, is a 5-minute piece is inspired by the myths and legends of ghost ships.Built on bassoon multiphonics and extended harp techniques, this eerie piece kicks off with the following introduction:

"It was just before dawn, the air thick with fog, when I saw it-a ghost ship, barking like a lost creature. I stood there, half-dreaming, unsure whether I was fishing or somewhere between sleep and wakefulness. The ship moved silently, its sails ghostly and torn, yet the barking continued, echoing through the mist. It drifted closer, as if calling to me, but I couldn't move. By the time the first light crept through the fog, I was left with only the sound of the sea and the memory of what had been.”

ABOUT LISA:

Yixuan (Lisa) Ling has recently graduated from the Eastman School of Music after pursuing her undergraduate in composition. Her passion lies in exploring the depths of sound, seeking beauty in absurd and unexpected places, and immersing herself in open-world games and music from all eras. In 2023, she was won the Belle S. Gitelman Composition Award. Additionally, she has a keen interest in integrating technology into her musical creations. In Fall 2025, she is headed to Canada to further her education at McGill University.

Watch a short video of Rosy interviewing Lisa as part of our "Getting To Know You" Series."