laila — solo viola (2024)
Commissioned by Katie Yap, duration 8’
laila was written as a part of Katie Yap’s Diaphonous project with the generous support of Musica Viva Australia through the New FutureMakers program.
The titles of the movements come from phrases around place, belonging, and time.
i. ā ā laila — then
ii. i i laila — there, at that place
iii. kō kō laila — of that place, local
iv. no no laila — therefore; belonging to that place
v. o o laila — of that place
duration 8’
This work is to be performed with a scordatura (B, G, D, F-sharp), and notated both with the sounding pitch (upper staff) and physical location that the left hand would be reading if the instrument were tuned normally (lower staff).
laila (excerpt: iii. kō, iv. no, v. o) by Leilehua Lanzilotti // performed by Katie Yap, live 5 December 2024 // videography by NON Studio at The Substation, Melbourne, Australia
Laila (excerpt ii. i) by Leilehua Lanzilotti // performed by Katie Yap, live April 17, 2026 at Tempo Rubato, Melbourne, Australia
Digital download of the sheet music laila for solo viola.
Please note: This PDF is intended for individual use. Libraries wishing to acquire scores should purchase the physical score of this item.
Past Performances
Friday, April 17, 2026 — Katie Yap performs the world premiere of laila at Tempo Rubato, Melbourne, Australia
Thursday, December 12, 2024 — Katie Yap gives the soft premiere of laila (a private showing as part of Yap’s evening-length show Diaphanous), The Substation, Melbourne, Australia