The Response Project: Tremor

Tremor is a concert of new piano works commissioned by Brianna Matzke in response to her essential tremor diagnosis. Composers Molly Joyce, Hanna Benn, Adeliia Faizullina, Matthew Evan Taylor, and Forrest Pierce used Matzke’s neurological condition as inspiration to explore perceptions of ability/disability, personal expression in the face of misunderstanding, and belonging in a world ill-equipped to welcome. Visual artists with disabilities have also contributed visual artwork in response to Matzke’s tremor, and sound artist Britni Bicknaver has brought their stories—and her own experience with stuttering—to life. The music, images, and sound will come together for a multimedia concert experience. You can see the project introduction video here.