Silent Theater
was composed in response to a traumatic crime that occurred in Bloomington, IN, in 2023. The incident deeply affected both the Bloomington community and me, leaving emotions I struggled to express in words. Creating this piece became my way of processing and giving form to what felt unspeakable.
The title Silent Theater carries a double meaning. It nods to the genre that inspired the work—being Opera—but also refers to the act of witness itself. In the end, the stage transforms into a "silent theater," as all performers join in an outcry of anguish and plea for help.
Instrumentation:
sinfonietta (1.1.1.1/1.1.1.0./1/hp/strings; off-stage playing required)
Year Composed:
2023
Commission Info:
Originally written for the 2023 National Orchestral Institute + Festival Composer Residency.
Winner of 2025 BMI Classical “Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Award For Most Outstanding Score.”
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