Representative Works
When I've listed multiple excerpts, feel free to start with the ones marked with an asterisk (*). Additional excerpts are listed if you would like to hear more.
1) The Secret Life of the Paramecium
A song cycle in 22 parts cataloging micro-organisms according to the Major Arcana of the Tarot, premiered in September 2022 as part of the Dresher Ensemble Artist Residency.
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Video excerpts
A song cycle in 22 parts cataloging micro-organisms according to the Major Arcana of the Tarot, premiered in September 2022 as part of the Dresher Ensemble Artist Residency.
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Video excerpts
- XXI: The World (Pelomyxa palustris) * - (10'28"), starts on p. 110 of the PDF file
- X: The Wheel of Fortune (Rotifera) - (2'27"), p. 77
- II: The High Priestess (Physarum polycephalum) - (5'47"), p. 30
2) Morning Song (The End Begins Again)
A sci-fi monodrama for voice with pre-recorded sound, released as an EP in November 2023.
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Click here for audio excerpt - Introduction: The Dawn / Part I: The Watchers (5'54")
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A sci-fi monodrama for voice with pre-recorded sound, released as an EP in November 2023.
Click here for the score
Click here for audio excerpt - Introduction: The Dawn / Part I: The Watchers (5'54")
Click here for audio of the full piece
3) Mysterious Descent
A mytho-dramatic song cycle, with the libretto partially written in an invented language, Koktimô; premiere performances in June-July 2016.
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Audio excerpts
A mytho-dramatic song cycle, with the libretto partially written in an invented language, Koktimô; premiere performances in June-July 2016.
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Audio excerpts
- IX. Song of Tortinzhalugit * - (3'22"), p. 50 of PDF file
- XI. Song of Dzochanibralk - (6'41"), p. 60
4) Just Visiting (X-Ray Vision)
A post-apocalyptic chamber opera, with premiere performances in October 2018.
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Video excerpts
A post-apocalyptic chamber opera, with premiere performances in October 2018.
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Video excerpts
5) Exeunt Ion
A short piece for piano and Game Boy, premiered by the composer in June 2023.
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A short piece for piano and Game Boy, premiered by the composer in June 2023.
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