Instrumentation: Soprano Soloist and Chamber Orchestra (Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet in B-flat/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in F, Trumpet in B-flat, Percussion, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Duration: 7 minutes

Program Note: I am lucky to have had a better experience with religion than most queer people. I have seen the way that religion has genuinely brightened people’s lives. Unfortunately, I can’t entirely relate. Hellfire Dreamer is a musical depiction and response to my biggest OCD compulsion; saying the Lord’s Prayer twice or more times every night before falling asleep. The piece contains musical quotes from “Lady of the Harbor,” a tune by Brother Sun that I revolved this compulsion around for nearly a decade.

Premiere Information: Hellfire Dreamer was premiered by Andrea Gilebarto and Society for New Music on February 2nd, 2025.