Hacia Lo Ignoto

Hacia Lo Ignoto was inspired by the poem of the same name by Cuban poet Dulce María Borrero. The poem likens the poet's heart to a dying bird watching white doves — symbols of dreams and freedom — pass through the sky. The heart yearns to follow but remains trapped, unable to escape. This composition seeks to capture that yearning. It is dedicated to Iliana Matos.

Ben Lahring (b. 1986) is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre and a member of the Canadian League of Composers. He is the classical guitar instructor at Ambrose University. From his formative years in tropical northern Australia to a globe-spanning music career, Lahring has always been bold in his musical explorations. His album Driftwood was reviewed to high acclaim as "a work of originality and shimmering beauty" (Vivascene) and "one of the most singularly beautiful guitar recitals" (Fanfare Magazine). He studied composition with Dr. Heva Chan in Sydney and Drs. Laurie Radford and Allan Bell in Calgary.