Landings attempts to extrapolate in two opposite directions
material contained in its opening phrases. Gradually the material
separates into contradictory aesthetic poles. One consists of only a
sustained tone in the strings, representing nothing; the other
consists of frenetic, scurrying music, primarily in the piano,
representing everything. These opposite textures correlate to
different key centers. At the climax of the piece, the two textures
are played alternately with extended silences between them. The
remainder of the piece attempts to reconcile its dichotomies.

Awards

New York Art Ensemble, Young Composer Competition (New York, N.Y.), winner: 2008.

Performances

Premiere: counter)induction, February 28, 2008, at Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University.

Performed by The Anonymous Three, February 29, 2008, at the Music School Recital Hall, Moscow, Idaho.

Performed by New York Art Ensemble, May 10, 2008, Tribeca New Music Festival, at Flea Theater, New York City.