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premiered by Galen Claus, flute and Hannah Yi, piano on April 11, 2026
The Hour When Sunlight Waited is a meditation on nostalgia and impermanence. It’s about how light and memory linger for just a brief moment, then move on. These times are sprinkled throughout our lives, whether it's the final countdown of summer or at the end of an afternoon before sunset. Although it wasn't until these experiences were ending that we tried to cherish the present, these pockets of time now feel infinitely long when fondly reminiscing about them.
Thomas Yamada
August 15, 2025