On the next Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline: Much like a crystal, composer Linda Leimane says that there is a dual nature to sound: that it can be simultaneously “beautiful and ornamental,” as well as “hard and durable.” Tune in for Leimane’s “Crystal” for solo piano, a work which builds itself up from repeating gestures to a thrilling dramatic structure.

Then: In the Buddhist tradition that composer India Gailey grew up in, the late founder spoke of “joining heaven, earth, and humanity.” Gailey saw this phrase as containing multitudes: that one could balance tender sadness with the light of compassion, unitiing vision and practicality, and letting go of dualism to integrate with the elements. These ideas would go on to inspire their work, “Butterfly Lightning Shakes the Earth.”

Also featuring music by Joshua Eustis and Alfredo Nogueira, Hitomi Oba, Nathan Hudson, Reena Esmail, Huang Ruo, Elisabet Curbelo, and others; and performances by New York City Guitar Orchestra, Calliope Brass, pianist Robert Fleitz, clarinetist Andy Hudson with pianist Annie Jeng, violinist Patrick Yim, Symphony Nova Scotia, University of Utah Ensemble, flutist Lindsey Goodman with pianist Clare Longendyke, and more.