The composition MIRAGE is inspired by the legend of the ghost ship "The Flying Dutchman," a story deeply rooted in maritime folklore. Cursed to wander the oceans forever, the ship often looms like a mirage on the horizon—a mysterious apparition in which reality and illusion blend intangibly. In MIRAGE the music tries to bring this mystical appearance to life. The piece begins with an atmosphere of mystery and wonder, creating the illusion of a mirage. The listener is taken to the vast sea, where...