Biomimicry
Written in the Fall of 2020, Biomimicry is a response to the technological ecology of the Covid-19 era. It is scored for violin, cello, piano (four hands), and digital media. As the title implies, the work explores the correlations and interactions between the natural world, the human element, and technology. The work was also designed to facilitate recording and rehearsing remotely, allowing for each performer to have their own metric freedom from the ensemble as a whole. Humpback whale song (recorded by and provided courtesy of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve), a mechanical drone, and the quotation of a traditional English whaling song give the work a sonorous and maritime vibe. The recording found here, was done by the Balkan Country Death Metal Quartet (Violin - Jennifer Gersten, Cello - Stephen Moran, Piano I - Nhi Huynh, Piano II - Calvin Hu).