A woman’s feelings of loneliness and despair are captured throughout this ballad by a septet comprised by a flute, oboe, and string quintet. The Woman’s Poem tells an open ended story about emotion partnered with melancholy experienced by an unnamed woman.

Final Offer  flips the narrative on what it means to be a hybrid piece. This dark waltz utilizes a live string quartet to support a symphony of sequenced strings and bass in order to emulate an orchestra. With each section of the form acting as a part of a conversation between two dancers, this piece tells a dramatic story of negotiation.

An epic story is afoot as a brave martyr makes their way towards the end of battle. While telling the final chapter of this warrior’s life, The Last Act of the Martyr reaches highs and lows in order to describe the emotions this warrior is experiencing. The piece reaches its climax and marks that this martyr’s duty has been fulfilled.