Alaska, the "Last Frontier," embodies the unknown. It is the largest, least populated, and northernmost state, home to 56 million acres of wilderness and 60% of all National Park Service land. West of Nowhere is a reflection of Alaska’s vastness and mystery. The piece evolves through shifting timbres, from dreaming of Alaska to soaring through its mountains, culminating in a meditative moment on a mountain summit.

“The continental United States is one of the most geographically diverse region...