Deepest thanks and gratitude to the Music Department at the University of York. The environment and people made me feel as if with family of a second home. I will never forget the kindness, friendliness, and sincerity I was treated with. I would also like to thank the Department of Music for the Lyons Celebration Award in 2018-2019, as well as the Department research fund for supporting my travels in bringing my works and research further.

Federico R. and Catherine L., thank you for the guidance, encouragement, and support you both have given in such different but important ways.

Gaia, thank you for all the fun, late nights, travels, meals, care, qb, mischiefs, adventures that we shared, the list goes on...

Carmen, Carlos, Ignacio, and Sofi, thank you for having me as part of the family, including me in your many adventures and memories.

Ben E., thanks for having me assist you in your tech mess. I love it.

Jez, thank you for all the guidance you gave from the beginning.

The Assembled, Spread, and PG2, thanks for the fun times.

Huge thanks to performers and collaborators that have contributed to and supported the works. I had fun, hope you all did too.

All this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my family. Thank you for trusting and allowing me to fly free, even though you three have no idea what I’m doing!

Lastly, thank you York.