Listening

× This has a flowing intro, before delving into more uncomfortable sonic territory.

× This piece is to be renamed

× Theodical Lullaby is written for string quartet and harp. The work begins with a gentle, slightly unsettled harp figure that suggests the intimacy of a lullaby. Sweeping string harmonies gradually enter, expanding the atmosphere into something more reflective and elegiac, with a soaring violin line that carries the central motive. This lyricism is interrupted by driving, militaristic staccato rhythms that introduce tension and urgency. The piece balances grief with forward motion, allowing these contrasting elements to coexist. In its closing section, ascending lines return to the opening material, restoring a sense of fragile reassurance and quiet resolve.