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As an openly gay artist, Chan said his sexuality was never an issue in the
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Constellation system to create four basic acoustical characteristics to frame the work, a process that was documented in Pro Audio Asia magazine.
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2007 and contemporary dance ensemble, Arts
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in many cultures, tapping into jade's spiritual quality, historical value and its special relationship with the bearer. In
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also featured Mui Cheuk-Yin as solo dancer and choreographer. The story was inspired by the mythology that envelops ancient pieces of
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to comment on present day reality and the fragility of peace, while also looking back on the horrors and bravery of the
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for 10 years (1989β1999). He composed, directed and recorded music for over 30 plays in
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composer, recording artist, singer, instrumentalist, poet, and painter. He studied fine arts at the
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became a neuroscientist in the United States and Switzerland.
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