Quantum Ptarmigan
LA Phil Etudes: Book 2, Part 1
world premiere, LA Phil commission
with generous support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund
About this Piece
California native Gabriella Smith has received acclaim for her compositions that emulate the sounds of the West Coast. Quantum Ptarmigan captures her signature playfulness and energy through nature-inspired imagery and themes. She wrote Quantum Ptarmigan for violist Ben Ullery. — Tess Carges and Piper Starnes