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Sent from My iPhone (2025)

1110โ€“0000โ€“1 Perc., Pno., Strings ยท 8 minutes

Instrumentation

Flute
Clarinet
Percussion
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Piano

Duration

8 minutes

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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.