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Program Notes Curiosity was one of my earliest works to grapple with humanity’s relationship to the natural world. In late 2011, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), based in my hometown, sent the rover Curiosity to Mars, from where it continues to send precious information back to Earth. That act of curiosity – of hope – … Read more
Program Notes This is an arrangement of the classic Christmas carol, I Wonder as I Wander for piano trio. I’ve always loved the contemplative nature of this piece – and especially the beautiful arrangement by Luciano Berio. This is my take on the work — with a little flavor of Indian classical music in the … Read more
*version for concert band will be available shortly Program Notes excerpted from Seattle Symphony premiere notes: For Reena Esmail, Seattle Symphony’s Artist in Residence this season, RE|Member is a chance to explore what the world has gone through: “When I first spoke to Maestro Dausgaard about this piece, we thought it would be opening the 2020 season. … Read more
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Program Notes Sandhiprakash(p/d), meaning ‘the joining of light’, is the term for a particular set of Hindustani raags that are performed at the moments of sunrise and sunset. In this piece for unaccompanied cello, the focus is on morning sandhiprakash raags Bhairav, Ahir Bhairav and Vibhas. I’m so struck by how differently the concept of … Read more
*this version will be available in Spring 2026 Program Notes Sandhiprakash(p/d), meaning ‘the joining of light’, is the term for a particular set of Hindustani raags that are performed at the moments of sunrise and sunset. In this piece for unaccompanied cello, the focus is on morning sandhiprakash raags Bhairav, Ahir Bhairav and Vibhas. I’m … Read more
Program Notes This piece is in a Hindustani raag called Hamsadhwani (‘hamsa’ means swan in Hindi, hence the title). I love the warmth and intimacy of this raag, and I love being able to introduce it into a western classical setting. NOTE: This piece was written specifically for the ABRSM syllabus, so it was written … Read more
*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
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*this piece has not yet been completed Program Notes Recording Premiere/Performances
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