An autistic trait I tend to end up channeling in my own compositional practice is that of hyperfocus: that is, focusing so intensely on one particular task that I spend many more hours than is usually healthy on that task. For myself, this has sometimes happened for up to 12-14 hours at a time, barely stopping to eat or even just take a break.

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'Nocturne for cello and piano' is the product of one of these hyperfocused composing sessions.

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The piece was written in one session in July 2021 - I sat down to draft some ideas for two friends of mine in Birmingham, and didn't get back up until well into the night - and when I did finally get up, I had a draft for a piece that eventually became 'Nocturne for cello and piano'.

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'Nocturne' is dedicated to Fatou Sourang - one of the most wonderful people I've had the pleasure of getting to know.