“Velvet” is a jazz-inspired chamber work for violin, viola, and cello, marking another step in Hayden’s evolving exploration of the jazz genre — his personal favorite to compose for.
The piece was created as part of Hayden’s work with the New York Philharmonic Very Young Composer Program, where his compositions have been performed at David Geffen Hall and other NY Phil showcases.
“Chloroform” is a jazz-inspired composition for violin, viola, and cello, written during Hayden's sophomore year. Drawing inspiration from accelerated chemistry, the piece transforms molecular interactions into musical dialogue — volatile rhythms, shifting tonalities, and layered textures evoke the reactionary energy of chemical processes.
| Violin, Viola, Cello
“Echoes of the Day” is an original Modal Jazz composition by Hayden Fung, a young composer known for blending classical structure with modern jazz expression.
Scored for soprano, vibraphone, and piano, this work explores the delicate intersection between genres — where the warmth of jazz harmony meets the purity of a classical vocal line. The piece unfolds like a reflection of daylight itself: shimmering, contemplative, and quietly expressive.
| Soprano, Vibraphone, Piano
“Blue Summer” was premiered at the Open House Weekend Celebrations of the new David Geffen Hall, symbolizing for Hayden the return of normalcy and shared music-making after the pandemic — a moment of optimism and reconnection through sound.
🎵 “Solstice” – Original Jazz Composition by Hayden Fung. Solstice marks Hayden’s first venture into jazz composition — a genre which is his favorite to write for. Scored for alto saxophone, piano, bass, and drum set, the piece captures the warm, shifting moods of a changing season — where syncopation, lyricism, and harmonic color meet.