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*this arrangement for string orchestra is not yet available. However, the string quartet version is currently available. Program Notes In John Kabat-Zinn’s seminal book on meditation Wherever You Go, There You Are, he speaks of how we are always encouraged to look forward, to think into the future — but what if this is it? … Read more
Program Notes Jahaaṅ translates roughly to, “the place where…” It is this sense of both distance and possibility that I wanted to convey in these arrangements of folk songs from different states and languages within India. This final movement, Kuttanadan Punjayile (Malayalam) is about longing for home on so many levels: In the most literal … Read more
Keval Shah and Jess Dandy (image by Clare Park) Program Notes Godsongs is a song cycle that traces the journey of the Bhagavad Gita (literally translated as ‘god song’). Woven interstitially through Western art song, these original Sanskrit settings of verses from the Gita open a direct channel into the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna … Read more
*This work has not yet been completed. All info below will be available after the completion of the work in 2026. Program Notes Recording Audio Guide Premiere/Performances Press/Reviews
*This work has not yet been completed. All info below will be available after the completion of the work in 2026. Program Notes Recording Text Performances Press/Reviews
*This work has not yet been completed. All info below will be available after the premiere of the work in 2027. Program Notes Recording Audio Guide Premiere/Performances Press/Reviews
Within the form of a harp concerto, this work borders on performance art, as we explore the devastating change ravaging our natural world. *this work has not yet been completed – please check back for more information Program Notes Recording Special Performance Requirements Audio Guide Premiere/Performances Press/Reviews
Note: This is the first three movements of this set (Act 1), which were commissioned by TENET Vocal Artists. Movements 4 and 5 (along with interludes) were commissioned by Backshore Artists’ Project and Music from Angel Fire and were premiered in August 2025. Program Notes I’ve always been fascinated by iconoclastic women — those who … Read more
Program Notes Jahaaṅ translates roughly to, “the place where…” It is this sense of both distance and possibility that I wanted to convey in these arrangements of folk songs from different states and languages within India. Each of these songs touches on the feeling of ‘home’ in a different way. Mor Bani Thanghat Kare (Gujarati) … Read more
details forthcoming*this work has not yet been completed Program Notes Recording Special Performance Requirements Audio Guide Premiere/Performances Press/Reviews
Program Notes Full program note forthcoming. This concerto was commissioned for Gil Shaham and Orli Shaham, and is having its premiere performances with National Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony and Arts Festival and Aspen Music Festival in February to August 2026. More information will be available after premieres. Recording archival recording will be available after the … Read more
***This work is not yet completed*** This will be a set of three songs in Hindi, setting the text of 15C Indian saint-poet Kabir. The cycle will be suitable for younger singers, and will be an entry point for singers to learn to sing in Hindi. One song from the cycle, Dhire Dhire, is currently … Read more