FORGIVENESS
This piece is about rugged empathy. It’s serious and sad, but hopeful. My wish is that it will help you find forgiveness where it seems impossible.
This piece was recorded at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music on May 22, 2023.
Ensemble: Circadian String Quartet
1st Violin: Monika Gruber
2nd Violin: David Ryther
Viola: Omid Assadi
Cello: David Wishnia
Recording Engineer: Udit Srivathsan
Assistant Engineer: Declan James McLeish
Orchestration: Daria Novo
Orchestration Assistant: Joi Marchetti
This project made possible by a generous grant from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Live Performance by Friction Quartet
Friction Quartet performed Forgiveness at SFCM during our TAC-O-WEEN concert on October 29, 2025. Click here to enjoy that performance on YouTube.
Credits for SFCM Performance
Orchestration: Daria Novo and Britney Do
Ensemble: Friction Quartet
1st Violin: Kevin Rogers
2nd Violin: Otis Harriel
Viola: Mitso Floor
1st Cello: Doug Machiz
Special Guest
Jon Lee on Piano