Just a quick update from Pavia before I head for home; I’ll write a more detailed post once I get back. The highSCORE Festival has been absolutely amazing.  The participating composers and I have really enjoyed and benefited from masterclasses and lessons with some of the leading composers alive today.  And they’ve all been great people to work with as well, always kind and giving of their time.  I was fortunate to have lessons with Giovanni Albini, Chris Theofanidis, Paul Moravec, and Mario Garuti, and got to know several other musicians as well, including Ugo Nastrucci, the early music expert and lute/Baroque guitar/oud/theorbo virtuoso (and former member of Europa Galante).

Also, my ‘Canticle’ for solo cello and the first movement of the second string quartet were performed by several very talented musicians. I’m hoping to make the recordings available once I get them.
Anyway, more to follow later, after the obbligatory jet lag!