This most playable bravura overture opens with a resounding melodic statement that is featured throughout the piece. After the strong and majestic opening, the percussion introduces the hypnotic rhythm

Inspired by a massive work of art in which steel rods are placed over a large expanse of desert, drawing lightning strikes and creating powerful man-made electrical storms. This work draws on

The title refers to the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The piece opens with a beautiful statement which then morphs into something new in the faster middle section. The