Zero

Program Notes:

War has been one of the most influential topics in art since the dawn of creativity. It has provided fuel for artists of all caliber to express themselves, as war drastically changes those who engage in it. This piece is a reflection on the absence of war in my life, as I know no world with its presence. The title Zero comes from the underlying concept behind this piece’s existence. Zero exists as a representation of nothing, just as this piece is a representation of the absence of war.

Zero was premiered by USC’s Thornton Edge with conductor Donald Crockett on Saturday, June 1st at the REDCAT Venue in Downtown Los Angeles.