Orpheus' Descent

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Orpheus' Descent : for piano alone [eScore] / Natalie Nicolas.

by Natalie Nicolas (2022)

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The tale of Orpheus in Greek mythology, is told in three parts: his life on Earth with his lover Eurydice, her death and his descent into hell to retrieve her, and their ascent back to Earth where she is lost forever.

This piece depicts the second part: descent. In this chapter, Orpheus descends into hell with the protection of the Gods and his famous lyre. He encounters the tragic, lost souls on his way, and soon meets Cerberus, a three-headed dog whom he wins over with his lyre song. Cerberus accompanies Orpheus to find Hades, to bargain with him for his wife's life.

Hence, this work is in four distinctive sections:

I. The God's Protection & the Lyre

II. Souls

III. Cerberus

IV. Orpheus Plays His Lyre with Ceberus, to Bargain with Hades

Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 digital (PDF) facsimile score (13p. -- A4 (portrait))

Difficulty: Advanced

Duration: 10 min.

Contents note:

I. The God's Protection & the Lyre -- II. Souls -- III. Cerberus -- IV. Orpheus Plays His Lyre with Ceberus, to Bargain with Hades.

Commission info: Commissioned by Alex Raineri for Brisbane Festival, facilitated by generous support by Vicki Brooke

Includes program and performance notes.

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