Infinite sets and double binds

The title and its vast implications attracted me because it agreed with my intuition, pointing me towards music expressing extreme emotional states. I felt, when writing for the piano, it was essential to explore the maximum contrast of emotional intensity. I held on to this idea when composing, and believe that it freed me from inhibition stemming from my awareness of the vast and brilliant repertoire already existing for the piano, a potentially crushing presence for any composer.