Morning Drive
Early to bed (0100), early to rise (0630). Looking forward to opening my eyes tomorrow and embracing a day full of challenges. Goodnight.
Dragon Boat Race
I’m excited about tomorrow's dragon boat race in Switzerland—yes, I'll be paddling in the boat, haha! ❤️ This sport, with its rhythm, power, and emphasis on teamwork, suits me perfectly 😃 Tomorrow, I'll make sure to bring gloves to protect my...
Thankful Growth
The duo's program has been fully set, expanding from the original four to seven pieces. Over half of the pieces are more than ten pages long. Turning music sheets on stage is quite difficult, so, like in solo performances, I'll memorize the scores. Over the past...
Body Movement
I am a musician. Sometimes I think of myself as a thinker, sometimes a perfectionist. Every day when I’m holding my mallets in front of the instrument, I ask myself how to express the music and effectively communicate with the audience through my marimba music....
Colorful Melodies
The weather in Zurich is getting warmer, and the sunshine brings a sense of vitality. When I paint, I love using lines, dots, and colours to convey beauty and emotions. Likewise, on the marimba, different strokes, body movements, dynamics, phrasing, and...
The power of music
As I compose, I often wonder why we all love listening to music. It's because music can inspire, console, heal, resonate, relax, evoke memories, and help us forget our troubles. It has the ability to reignite hope when we're feeling down. I enjoy expressing my...
Inspiration Flow
I've been composing recently, and my work is about sixty percent complete. It feels like 24 hours a day aren't quite enough. Although it's hard work, I still enjoy being busy. I'm making progress every day. The process of composing isn't difficult. I sit in front of...
Upcoming Performances
It's been a while since I last updated my blog. ☺️ I just came back from HK to Zurich and am preparing for new programs and concerts. The concerts in Zurich will be in September and November, and in Hong Kong in December. Looking forward to seeing...
Introduction – Who am I ?
Hi! My name is Ernestina Leung and I’m a professional marimbist. I started to play percussion when I was 11 years old, an energetic and crazy kid, playing percussion in the orchestra was like being in heaven! Playing percussion in the orchestra was really enjoyable....
Musical Immersion
Every day, I spend seven hours or more immersed in music. After work and practice, my brain and ears feel particularly tired, sometimes needing absolute quiet to relax. Habitually listening to music, my mind involuntarily analyzes, counts beats, and listens to...