me vs. by Ken Thomson
Premiered on November 24, 2013
at the Center for New Music in San Francisco, CA
From a write-up by pianist/premiere-mate Karl Larson: “While the form and instrumentation of the piece are a clear nod to traditional idioms, Thomson’s signature blend of jazz, punk, and modern art music is still boiling at the surface. This works highlight the composer’s masterful manipulation of tension and energy; the music churns, building in a wave of dissonance and density while never leaving traditional harmony behind.”