Fall 2025
From the Studio:
HypnAgogia Reimagined
I'm thrilled to present the remastered version of Hypnagogia, a track that holds a special place in my repertoire. This update is more than just polishing; it provides a complete sonic landscape and a fully developed recording that fully reveals the haunting, dreamlike ambience. The NYU Composers’ Ensemble performed and recorded it during the Spring semester of 2024. Along with the audio, I’m launching a newly edited visual component. These visuals are an added sensory experience, offering a kaleidoscopic journey through the liminal space between waking and sleeping that the music explores. Prepare for a richer, more vivid exploration of the subconscious. Listen and watch the new version now!
A Year of New Music at NYU
This past spring, I completed my master's program in concert composition at NYU. I'm excited to share three significant works I composed during this highly productive final year. These pieces reflect a journey through various sound worlds and ensembles, culminating in a fulfilling period of creative growth as I develop my compositional voice.
First is my capstone recital piece, the chamber opera The Way the Sky Looks, in collaboration with librettist Hannah Nikka Odsinada. This work was the centerpiece of my final academic year, allowing me to explore narrative, dramatic pacing, and the close connection between text and music on a broader scale. Beyond composition, I also gained experience in theater production and opera directing. The performance was semi-staged, featuring artwork, puppetry, supertitles in English with Filipino translation, two singers, and a chamber orchestra. In total, 23 artists contributed to the creation and production of this opera, and I am immensely proud of the work everyone put into it. This work was part of a joint recital with Jason Brauer, and the full concert performance can be viewed here.
Next is the chamber orchestra piece, Helix Nebula, inspired by cosmic imagery and expansive sonic textures. To imitate the swirling celestial clouds of dust, I used small musical motifs that weave and expand into a sonic tapestry. I was honored to have it performed by the outstanding NYU Contemporary Music Ensemble.
Finally, I am excited to share The Kingfisher, which received an exceptional performance by the incredible Contemporaneous Ensemble under the insightful direction of David Bloom. This work captures a fleeting moment by a body of water as a kingfisher, whose call we hear throughout, hunts for fish and interacts playfully with other kingfishers.
Video performances and more detailed info about each of these works are now available. I invite you to listen and explore the music that profoundly shaped my experience during my time at NYU.
