“In one way or another all of the works on this disc—spanning thirty-three years from 1972 through 2005—reveal an ongoing aspect of my creative process that looks back in order to move forward. It’s about being in the present by unraveling memories and feelings—both joyful and full of loss—from the past,” writes American composer Chester Biscardi, a recipient of numerous prizes and fellowships including the Rome Prize and an Academy Award in Music.