The piece is inspired by the circadian cycle, our “body clock” that governs our sleep-wake cycle, body temperature, and general energy throughout the day. These phases are entrained in our body through exposure to (sun)light and, are a physiological manifestation of the ongoing dance between our bodies, our inner lives, and the worlds around us. Our circadian rhythm is a rhythm of renewal. It is the rhythm at which we rest and restore our bodies and its systems. Becoming attuned to this rhythm –– listening to it –– affirms our bodies as our partners and collaborators, not resources to be extracted from or impediments to our success.

Developed under the aegis of the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music.