DSO: Before euphoria blinds reason and pain, by

“Before Euphoria Blinds Reason and Pain” is a contemporary orchestral piece composed for the **Danish Symphony Orchestra (DSO)**. It premiered in 2023 as part of the orchestra’s “Emotions in Sound” series, exploring the tension between ecstatic joy and underlying suffering through shifting harmonies, dissonant strings, and a gradual build‑up to a climactic, almost ecstatic finale. The work is often cited for its vivid contrast between lyrical passages and stark, unsettling textures. Views Nigeria