Wayfarer

Wayfarer was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) after I received the Audience Commission Award at the ACO Underwood Readings in New York in 2018. Although I was excited by the prospect of a new orchestral premiere, the global pandemic delayed its realization until now.I

n the intervening years, I composed and premiered other works, including orchestral pieces, each shaped by new perspectives and my evolving creative process. Over time, I came to realize that, for me, composing feels less like creating something from nothing and more like uncovering something that already exists, waiting to be revealed.

The title, Wayfarer, reflects this idea: a journey of discovery, both personal and artistic. The orchestra’s vast palette of timbres and expressive possibilities sharpens this sense of exploration, bringing forth challenging passages, excitement, and unexpected moments of beauty and surprise. At its core, Wayfarer is a musical reflection on the inner journey—a meditation on navigating life’s unfolding experiences and the transformative discoveries they bring.

—Tomàs Peire Serrate

Wayfarer was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra with the support of Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.
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This work was made possible by American Composers Orchestra's Commission Club with the support of Priscilla August, Diane Williams, Darrell Prescott, Meris Powell and Friends, Wende Persons, Stan Harrison, Marilyn Go and Richard Dolan, Judith Thoyer, Genevieve Go, and Anthony Creamer.