Personal Essays

A new song, and how it came to be.

Feb 29 •

Chanukah in Gaza

toward an ism-free existence

Dec 7, 2023 •

Letter to a Young Composer

On excavation, adjacencies, and what it means to have a "voice."

Nov 10, 2023 •

To the Finland Station

On being alone in Northern Karelia

Jul 19, 2023 •

Art & Parenting & A Trip Across the Atlantic

In which we alert you to some freshly announced overseas gigs, and discuss (briefly) the ever-present challenge of work/life balance.

Nov 10, 2022 •

Kill Your Darlings

On the joy of editing.

Jun 7, 2022 •

cleaning product, waffle batter, and death

A second tone poem on touring life; a collaboration with Caroline Shaw; three shows in Texas; Open Music with Nathalie Joachim, plus a conducting…

May 31, 2022 •

Wherefore the airport hotel?

May 18, 2022 •

In Defense of Friction

Brian Wilson, pantry pasta, and the possibility of a smartphone-free existence.

Apr 26, 2022

Social Media and Its Discontents

On divesting from surveillance capitalism; the effects of social media on artists and audiences; this newsletter's raison d'être.

Apr 19, 2022 •

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