Live recording of the premiere performance.
Instrumentation: Harp and flute (doubling piccolo and alto)
Written: Fall 2013
Duration: 13 min
Premiere: premiered by the composer on harp with Alyssa Borell on flute on November 8th, 2013, at the University of Oklahoma.
Program Notes:
In Greek mythology, Mnemosyne was one of the titans as well as the mother of the nine muses. This piece features a short character piece for each muse, describing her character, as well as the art she represents.
Movements:
I. Calliope - Muse of Epic Poetry
II. Melpomene - Muse of Tragedy
III. Terpsichore - Muse of Dance
IV. Erato - Muse of Love Poetry
V. Clio - Muse of History
VI. Euterpe - Muse of Elegiac Poetry
VII. Polyhymnia - Muse of Hymns
VIII. Thalia - Muse of Comedy
IX. Urania - Muse of Astronomy
Dance Suite Elegy Éros Fire He Would Not Stay Hyperion The Juniper Tree Loose Control Mnemosyne Prana Twilight