Sent from My iPhone (2025)
1110โ0000โ1 Perc., Pno., Strings ยท 8 minutes
Instrumentation
Flute
Clarinet
Percussion
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Piano
Duration
8 minutes
Listen
Program Note
Sent from My iPhone (2025) is inspired by three sounds associated with sending a message: typing, sending, and receiving.
Today, much of our communication takes place through smartphones, whether by text message or email. Every day we exchange messages, photographs, and videos. When we hear someone typing, we rarely know what the conversation is about, yet behind those familiar sounds often lie personal stories and emotions.
The piece is built around three musical motives derived from these everyday sounds. As the instruments interact, these motives evolve in timbre, texture, and density, suggesting messages being exchanged throughout the ensemble.
Performance
First Glimpse I
August 22, 2025
Harris Concert Hall
Performed by
Aspen Contemporary Ensemble
Conductor
Timothy Weiss
Commission
Commissioned by the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble through the 2025 Aspen Music Festival and School.
Score
Full score available upon request.