Contemporaneous will premiere my piece “Manananggal” at New York University on May 4, 2025! Written for flute, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, violin, and cello, it is the first entry in my anthology series inspired by Filipino folklore. The concert will also feature works composed by other New York University graduate students. The concert will be held at NYU Paulson Center, room 620 at 8 p.m.

About “Manananggal”:
Manananggal (Mah-nah-nahn-GAHL) is a piece inspired by a monster of the same name originating from Filipino folklore. The Manananggal is a vampiric creature that can detach its upper body from its lower torso and legs, hunting in the night for unsuspecting victims and feeding on their blood using its proboscis. The monster not only feasts on the living but also on their unborn, prompting those pregnant to be hyper-vigilant during the night. This piece follows the Manananggal during one of its hunts as it flies through the night in search of prey.