Breath V

Since 2020, I have developed a composition series titled Breath, which explores the interplay between noise and pitch through subtle nuances and delicate gestures. Each piece employs distinct instrumentation, offering multiple musical and conceptual perspectives on the theme of “breath.” As the series has evolved, I gradually expand the sonic landscape and reach out to the realm of electronic music. In my compositions, electronic music serves as an additional layer of the sonic world, contrasting with and enhancing the acoustic part. It acts as a tool to amplify the sonority of acoustic instruments and merges with them to form a hybrid union.

Premiered and recorded by Laura Cocks on September 29, 2023, at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin.