Kangkangsullae (for string trio):

The original "Kangkangsullae" or "Ganggangsullae" is a dance piece that has prevailed through the seashore and islands of southwestern Korea. In this piece, the women hold hands, sing and dance in a large circle on such holidays as the first full moon of January, and the harvest full moon of August in the lunar calendar. The structure of Kangkangsullae for string trio is found in the original development and changes throughout the piece which conveys a spirit of celebration.

This piece was written for the 20th anniversary of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) FM Radio and Prof. Mark Kopytman's 70th birthday. The Jerusalem Kaprizma ensemble recorded this work and put it on its web-library. The score and recording of the work are also found at the library and on the Canadian Music Centre website. The piece was selected for the International Rostrum of Composers at Unesco, Paris in 2002 as well as released on a Synnara label CD by KBS FM Radio. It also has been performed in various festivals in Budapest, New York City, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Seoul (with traditional dancers from the National Dance Company of Korea).