-This episode is presented in loving memory of Philip Wang- Alyssa Wang recently graduated from New England Conservatory with master's degrees in violin performance and conducting. She is the violinist of Hub New Music, a mixed string and wind ensemble comprised of violin, cello, clarinet and flute. They recently released their newest album 'Soul House,' a new commission by composer Robert Honstein. ''Soul House' is a stunning composition with a fascinating concept: Each of the nine movements represents the composer's memories of a room in his childhood home. In the "Backyard" movement, the fleet canon represents a contentious sibling chase. "Secret place," the location of which is unnamed by the composer and, according to Alyssa, is kept secret even from Hub New Music, evokes feelings of solace, anxiety, and hope. That it made me feel nostalgic for my own childhood home speaks to the effectiveness of Honstein's emotive writing, and the superb performance delivered by Hub New Music. In this interview, Alyssa was kind and open enough to talk about her father's recent passing. I'm very grateful to Alyssa for being open enough to share her raw hurt, and complex feelings of grief and gratitude. I felt that Alyssa, in sharing her candid thoughts and feelings at this time, gave invaluable insights into what it means to grieve and to honor the memory of a loved one.