I was completely blown away by both the inside and outside of Gaudi's "Sagrada Familia" Basilica in Barcelona during a family vacation this past summer. Each side of the outer structure uses very different and dramatic artistic and architectural elements to tell the story of the death and birth of Christ, while the inside has some the most stunning stained-glass windows I have ever seen. These four movements are snapshots of these different aspects of the church, culminating with a moment that explores the truly awesome impact of the building as a whole.

Premiered April 30th, 2017
Brooklyn Public Library
counter)induction

Miranda Cuckson, violin
Jessica Meyer, viola
Raman Ramakrishnan, cello
Aaron Wunsch, piano
Benjamin Fingland, clarinets

Sagrada Familia "Nativity Facade" mvt 1

Last February, my flight was taking off at 6am just as the sun was rising over New Orleans.

Hit by a wave of nostalgia over this newly discovered favorite place, this piece was written on the plane ride home.

Performed live on June 14th, 2018
Arete Gallery
Greenpoint, Brooklyn NYC

"Delta Sunrise" for solo viola

With playing that is “fierce and lyrical” and works that are “other-worldly” (The Strad) and “evocative” (NY Times), Jessica Meyer is a versatile composer and violist whose passionate musicianship radiates accessibility, generosity, and emotional clarity. 

Sagrada Familia "Nativity Facade" mvt 1

Jessica Meyer, composer & violist

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