Album Notes

Awaken the Senses.
Soothe the Spirit.
Stimulate the Mind.

Elements has an uncanny ability to connect with listeners. Perhaps that’s because it was written at a pivotal period in Anna’s life. While coping with her mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and an existential crisis of her own, the compositions on this CD literally poured out of her. The result is a musical tapestry of rich emotions and haunting melodies. If there is one resounding theme in Elements, it is hope.

“...I put track 8 on repeat and wrote to it for two hours.”
--David Gordon Green, Director of critically-acclaimed film George Washington

“...I haven’t heard anything like this in 10 years.”
--William Stiles, Conductor/Former Juilliard Professor

“...Anna’s music is incredible.”
--Janisse Ray, Author of Ecology of a Cracker Childhood

“...it sent me to ‘another place’”
--Dianne Kern, Occupational Therapist

“...very moving...great therapy.”
--Leslie Cleaver, LCSW

Anna began studying classical music at age eight, and was the recipient of both the IVS and Chicago Academy for the Arts scholarships. Currently residing in Chicago, she has performed at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Around the Coyote Festival, Sulzer Library, and numerous other venues. With clear classical and Irish influences (her mother was born and raised in Ireland), Anna's music has been compared to Enya, Michael Nyman, George Winston, and even Debussy. Selections from Elements have been featured in a variety of independent films as well as on NPR's Morning Edition and Open Mic. In addition, the song "Eye of the Sequoia" aired on The Weather Channel, and "Ocean" was the inspiration for a dance piece by San Diego choreographer Christina Kelley.