Nycemf 2025
During the summer of 2025, I had the opportunity to perform my original composition “Come what may..” at the annual New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival. Reflecting on past years when I didn’t take the idea of composing seriously, this became an incredibly illuminating experience.
There is a profound difference between performing your own work and interpreting the music of others. Presenting something born from within allows you to embody yourself in a way that feels unparalleled. In the months leading up to the festival, I often found myself reflecting on the possibility of pursuing this more frequently. Looking at the body of work I’ve created but have yet to share, I realized that part of the journey is learning to be at ease with revealing your voice.
At times, it feels as if the music no longer belongs to me once I release it. It transforms into something that can be examined, interpreted, and questioned. Yet beyond that realization lies another: sharing can illuminate another’s path. It may even allow you to connect with those who are searching for the same kind of expression you long for.
The hypercritical environment of Classical music almost conditions you to live within the realm of critique. While feedback can be invaluable, when the balance between recognizing strengths and weaknesses falters, artistry can begin to feel diminished. In those moments, you crave freedom in your creative work—and hope to inspire that freedom in others.
“Come what may..” represented this liberation for me. It was a chance to witness what emerged authentically from my own imagination while sculpting electroacoustic soundscapes I had yearned to explore for so long.
Ultimately, I hope this experience becomes a catalyst—sparking larger realizations for me, and forging connections with others who are also searching for their voice, or who understand that search deeply. Meet yourself where you are, and continue to dream boldly. You never truly know what you’re capable of until you give yourself permission to TRY.
