At Civitella I focused on several different projects besides reflecting on past works and collecting ideas for many future projects, nourished and inspired by the Fellows, the beauty and the energy of this embracing place. First I should mention a piece for big...
For a long time I have wanted to write something for piano quintet, a medium which has given me such pleasure as a performer and a listener. I thought this would be the perfect project for Civitella Ranieri: it would need none of the meetings which attend my usually...
Civitella was an experience that I expect to resonate far into my future. I found a wealth of inspiration in the other Fellows, the Italian countryside, and the excellent field trips to explore the rich history of the region. I was extremely productive in my studio...
