the orient is scheduled to premiere at Constellation in Chicago, IL, on the eve of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, April 30th, 2023.  the orient is a 5-movement work, duration 45 minutes.
 
Movements:
I. Opening (like you're high on opium)
II. Assimilation (like you're trying to regain what's lost)
III. Sunrise (like you're building a railroad)
IV. Vincent (like you got chased down with a baseball bat)
V. Closing (like you refuse to be finished)
 
Purchase of the orient includes complete program and performance notes from the composer. Customers will receive links to download their digital products in the thank you page of the checkout, along with an emailed link that will last for 30 days.