I got the Idea for this piece during a trip in Canada where I saw whales for the first time. I’ve been fascinated by these majestic beasts since then.

The Blue Giants is a hymn to their beauty, but also a reflection on their status as endangered species. The piece is structured in four parts: the first one, Tireless Travelers, illustrates musically their journeys around the globe. A long and expressive melody swells in the ensemble like the waves during their migrations. In Playful Titans, ...