Escape to the Light was composed during my time as a composition student, a period marked by significant personal and artistic growth. The title reflects a deeply personal journey, one of transition from a beginner to a more advanced composer. The piece represents an escape from the simplicity of early compositions into a new realm of complexity and expression.

The orchestration, featuring strings, clarinet in Bb, and flute, was carefully chosen to highlight both the contrast and harmony between the instruments. The strings provide a rich, atmospheric foundation, while the clarinet and flute add layers of color, texture, and melodic fluidity. Together, they create a sonic landscape that evolves, symbolizing the journey towards self-discovery and artistic maturity.

The work’s structure mirrors the stages of this transformation—starting with a sense of uncertainty and searching, gradually building in complexity and intensity, and finally reaching a resolution, symbolizing the emergence into the “light.” The rhythm and harmonic choices reflect both the challenges and exhilaration of artistic progression.

Escape to the Light is not just a composition; it is a reflection of my own journey as a composer, a testament to my growth and a celebration of the new paths that lie ahead.