The Blazing Mirage for Cello and Strings was commissioned by the Musicus Society and premiered on October 26, 2012, by Trey Lee and the Munich Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Liebreich conducting, at the Concert Hall of City Hall, presented by the New Vision Arts Festival of Hong Kong.
The Blazing Mirage was inspired by the phenomenon of the Dunhuang Caves, which have arguably preserved the greatest Buddhist art frescos and manuscripts, dating back to the fourth century.