The myth of the Phoenix tells of an ancient magical bird that rises out of the ashes of its previous existence. It lives for 1,000 years, and then, in a wild dance, self immolates only to be reborn for another cycle of life and immolation.

This work for percussion ensemble and violin begins with the stirrings of life swirling into the birth of the Phoenix. She dances to celebrate her self-awareness, growing more and more frenzied until she is devoured by flames and returns to ashes only to begin the cycle once again.