The voice weaves itself a home as it faces itself; as it turns round; as it fails; as it protests; as it grieves. hermetic privation, vulnerable. the dead inside, ventriloquy. song from before song, song at its limit.

Nick Zoulek’s Worlds of Brass, Breath, and Reeds explores the saxophone as a biofeedback mechanism, blending voice, breath, and technology for a maximalist solo performance. The concert features works from Zoulek's new album, Enter Branch, along with his 2016 release, Rushing Past Willow.

Aśe’s music is largely improvised, technically classical in some parts, and slightly influenced by numerous cultural traditions. Each piece is about a moment in time that I think is important either in composer John Bitoy’s personal life, or a historical event that has influenced his view on reality.

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