Unread Messages; co-composed with Thomas Kotcheff

2020
/
Vocal

Details

Category

Vocal

instrumentation

soprano & piano four-hands

duration

10'

commissioned by

Boston Court Pasadena

premiered by

Julia Mezler, soprano; HOCKET, piano

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I.
Where are you now? I can't leave yet.
can you chat for a second?
already responding!
“Dear.. Hey... Hi... just want to follow up”
trying to figure it all out now.
I think I might wait until tomorrow actually,
sorry we'll miss you.
is that okay? don't know if this is good.

II.
The days seem to be on loop right now.
Incessant is a word that comes to mind.
What should I do?
I could have slept til the afternoon.
Endless screens...
You have the space for it.
Another project, a secret gem.
The practice itself is the goal and that is all
I think I've seen her.

III.
Thank you!
I can show you how.
I think this is going to be really good,
I'm happy to have a brief escape.
I have a gift for you, it's about creating.
Stop and listen for a second if you feel inspired
wisdom beyond wisdom
say yes to you.  —Sarah Gibson & Thomas Kotcheff