Connecting the Dots leads you to a deeper understanding of the historical significance and background of famous composers as well as exposure to new music and ideas. Great for adults and kids, this series is interactive allowing you to participate in live chat and ask questions with real-time feedback.

Preview some of Kiersten's works in preparation for her lecture.

Palace

The first movement ("Idols") is inspired by Jean Calvin's quote: “The human heart is a factory of idols. Every one of us is, from his mother's womb, expert in inventing idols.” It was also largely influenced by Glasser's album Interiors (particularly her track "Shape"). The second movement ("Figure I") was inspired by the below sculpture by Brazilian artist Henrique Oliviera and loosely based on the words of St. Paul in Romans 17:15: "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do."

Abigail Raiford, Soprano

Abigail Gschwend Harris, Piano

I. Idols

II. Figure I

Moonscape

Written in 2015 for a collaboration between TU composers and the Gilcrease Museum. Scored for violin, viola, two sopranos, tam-tam, suspended symbol, beer bottles, and six wineglasses.

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