Trey Anastasio Preps 'Challenging and Fun' New Orchestral Music — rollingstone.com

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio is ready to premiere his new Petrichor, a new suite for orchestra and guitar, nearly two years after he began work on it. Composed by Anastasio, orchestrated by frequent collaborator Don Hart and conducted by Scott Dunn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the project reportedly "celebrates the process of rebirth and transformation that a storm sets in motion." "I love the concept that beautiful gifts come often wrapped in not-so-beautiful packages," Anastasio said in a statement. "The idea of a storm coming through – it's a little scary and it's a little dark, but after it's over, it leaves this beautiful scent of renewal. Sometimes a big storm is exactly what you need."

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