A profound meditation on the fleeting nature of life and love, In Time Gone By is a song cycle for baritone and Pierrot ensemble + percussion, weaving together poetry from James Joyce’s Chamber Music and prose from John Donne’s Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions.

This deeply expressive work explores the beauty found in impermanence, as the protagonist’s journey unfolds through vulnerability, hardship, and self-discovery. Harmonically, the piece mirrors this transformation—moving from sparse quintal textures to rich, sweeping tertian sonorities as the character reaches a moment of profound realization. Motivic fragments ripple through the six movements, reflecting both internal struggle and external forces shaping the narrative.

A stunning fusion of poetry and sound, In Time Gone By is an evocative and immersive experience for performers and audiences alike.