As We Breathe premiering at the Long Beach Opera Ungala

As We Breathe is a newly commissioned work for the Long Beach Opera Ungala’s “2020 Songbook”, which will premiere online on Sunday, Nov. 15th at 5pm PST. The 2020 Songbook includes 20 new works written by emerging composers asked to reflect on some of the experiences and events from the past year. As We Breathe features baritone David Castillo and is part of my ongoing exploration into installed songs, which combine visual media, sculpture, architectural space and song form. The song is written in just intonation drawing upon Harry Partch’s 11-limit tonality diamond and will be part of the online extravaganza featuring several new works by composers mentored by Anthony Davis, Annie Gosfield, David Lang, George Lewis, and Du Yun. The event will be hosted by beloved countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and will benefit Long Beach Opera’s 2021 Season of Solidarity.