My most ambitious project to date. A massive Ancient Roman opera seria exploring themes of power dynamics in relationships, human greed, contradiction, desperation, and distrust (basically my compositional canon in a nutshell) with text written by my good friend Librettist-Baritone Rayn Jandos. Unique in its integration of neo-Baroque and neo-Romantic idioms combined with the use of microtones imitating Ancient Roman tuning systems, the libretto channels Jandos’ obsession for the Roman Empire. It follows lesser-known Emperor Domitian on his path of mental degradation, where after succumbing to love with his servant, Aelius, Domitian’s manipulative niece commits several murders and atrocities in order to secure her power, exploiting this newfound tender side of Domitian.
Libretto by Rayn Jandos
Latest Composition:
Score Published 13 May 2026
Latest Performance
2025-05-13, 17:30 EDT
Next Performance
Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major
Sam Shashaani, Piano Recital
Knox Presbysterian Church, 630 Spadina Avenue
2026-05-27, 18:30 EDT
Next Composition
Domitian and Aelius
Opera seria in two acts
Libretto by Rayn Jandos
2026-06-01