The Last Words (2022) Original composition by Christina J. George I. Remember how you left me II. Clinging to III. An empty kiss This piece is, in effect, a breakup song. Grief is by no means linear, but at some point – amidst the hope, the anger, the pain, and the heartache – there is a gradual unwinding that leaves you someplace very far away from where you started. May the unanswered questions become unimaginable blessings. Premiered by Radius Ensemble. Winner of the 2022 Pappalardo Competition.