Just because...

George Lakoff has had poor results in aiding progressive causes with well considered and researched rhetorical arms. Unfortunately, he's been an ineffective counterpoint to Frank Luntz, despite his academic bona fides. But I'm still indebted to his work in language and cognitive science, and I'm still absolutely compelled to at least consider everything he writes on any topic that pertains to the power of language.

Just because...

SHROUD premieres this weekend!

Shannon Wettstein and I are in Iowa City, polishing up the piano concerto SHROUD with David Gompper and his ensemble at the Center for New Music. I couldn't be more pleased with how things are faring. The performance is this Sunday, so if you're in the neighborhood, please join us!

SHROUD, April 24 at 7:30 PM, Riverside Recital Hall in Iowa City

Tonight in LA...

The wasteLAnd concert series continues this evening with a program featuring Richard Barrett, Liza Lim, and the great Steven Takasugi.

Happenings...

Claire Chase at San Diego Museum of Art

The mercurial Claire Chase presented her evolving project Density 2036. Her performance was a masterclass in instrumental theater, and a feat of endurance given that the program was played without pause.

Coming soon...

Please stay tuned. The next post will refer to the current project, a revision of my 2005 piano solo entitled for nothing, currently in progress.... 

Hot off the press...

A solo flute recital by Lisa Cella featuring works inspired by technology.

Madelyn Byrne, In a Winter Landscape
Christopher Adler, 010 machine states
Christopher Burns, Knot Theory
Matthew Burtner, Flute Code
Adam Greene, Ripples
Nicolas Tzortzis, Incompatible(s) III-b

7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
French Parlor, Founders Hall
University of San Diego

$10 general
$8 USD faculty, staff, and seniors
$5 students with ID