Hidden Skies for solo piano (2021)

I. Cloudbursts

II. Makeshift Moon

Hidden Skies was commissioned for The Illustrated Pianist concert series. This project featured original solo piano compositions inspired by the works of science fiction author Ray Bradbury to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Cloudbursts depicts travelers confronted with an uninhabitable and relentlessly harsh environment. Their journey is assuaged only by the hope that they may find respite around each new turn.

Makeshift Moon explores the creative process of bringing a machine to life; specifically, a father crafting the experience of space travel for his children. In contrast with Cloudbursts, this piece offers a whimsical, comforting portrait of the artistic spirit and familial love.