NOTES for "The Butterfly Emoji" "A Butterfly Emoji" was composed in December, 2016 as the fourth piece in a set of Five Preludes. The piece has a simple construction and a tight form: the opening motif runs through the entire piece but always subtly, with

I have spent decades searching for and discovering new sounds. At the same time, I have closely studied the forms, styles and harmonies of past eras. I have continued to adhere to both principles … my current creative output is a synthesis. (Krzysztof Pender