The Album:

La vida breve: Danse espagnole No. 1, Manuel de Falla/arr. Maurice Gendron 4:00

Romance, Op. 23 (arr. for Cello and Piano), Amy Beach 6:00

Silent Woods (Klid), Op. 68, Antonin Dvořák 7:00

Les chants de l’Agartha, Guillaume Connesson 12:00

Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 65, Frédéric Chopin 30:00

How do you experience your life? As one continuous story, where each event builds on the last, or as a series of self-contained experiences, each a complete adventure on its own?

Episode/Narrative is inspired by the different ways in which we experience the passage of time and how that informs our view of our lives. Philosophers describe two modes of experiencing the self: diachronic, where we view our lives as one unbroken narrative with a clear through-line, and episodic, where we experience life as a series of distinct chapters with “the self” as a shifting concept. Most of us contain facets of both ways of being.

I've chosen works that embody these different relationships to time. Some pieces draw from highly narrative structures to weave a story, while others ask you to be fully present in each moment, nearly suspending time altogether.

My hope is that this album inspires you to reflect on your own experiences and how your relationship to time shapes your sense of self.

I am so grateful for your help in bringing this album to life, and can't wait to share it with the world!

I'm also incredibly thankful to Esprit des Concerts (parent not-for-profit of the Juliani Ensemble), for serving as a fiscal sponsor, making all donations tax-deductible.