the biophony project

YEI

The word “YEI” means the number three in the native Mexican language of Nahuatl, where it’s still spoken to this day in Veracruz. Via distinctive and varying loops performed by each player, the piece’s ternary form uses techniques to create a complex pitch and rhythm aggregate.

Meet the Composer Team

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Patricia Brennan

Henry Mermer

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Each Biome represents a small group collaboration between 2-4 composers commissioned to create flexible, open-score pieces for outdoor performance and infinite combinations of instruments.

More about Biophony

“Biophony" is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.