Program Note

The beginning of a blizzard is just a few tiny, delicate snowflakes floating down from the sky, like nothing. Then slowly, incrementally, there is an accumulation. After a few hours, visibility is zero. Finally, when you can see again, the world is covered in a pristine blanket of white.

Many thanks to Sakurako Kanemitsu, who premiered the piece and offered important feedback during the composing process.