Lands of Hypnagogia (2025)
Instrumentation 2(picc)222/223(b.tbn)1/timp.3perc/hp/piano/str/animation
Duration: 6’
The Lands of Hypnagogia follow the adventure of Cyan, a young person who turns into a dragon in his dreams. As they travel through the Lands of Hypnagogia, Cyan encounters a dream tree and band of mystical characters and goes on a thrilling journey of deceit, teamwork, and hijinks before returning home. The Lands of Hypnagogia is a collaborative project between the Louisville Orchestra, Waldorf School of Louisville, and the University of Louisville. The piece is comprised of an original short story written by students in the Waldorf School's Creator Club under the direction of Gregory Acker, original animation by University of Louisville students AJ Ruffra and Isabel Ahnemiller under the direction of Ryan O'Hare, and original music composed by Waldorf School's Creator Club and composer Brittany J. Green.
The Lands of Hypnagogia was commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra as a part of their 2024-2025 Creator Corps Program.
Notable Performances
Premiere: Louisville Orchestra — May 9-10, 2024
Purchase/Rental Available Fall 2025