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Susi Evans

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04:53

"Morpheus (played over the 2nd movement of Vivaldi's Autumn, from The Four Seasons)" is a contemporary composition by Susi Evans, a British clarinetist and composer. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on October 17, 2015, at the Purcell Room in London, England. The composition is a reimagining of the second movement of Antonio Vivaldi's "Autumn" from "The Four Seasons." Evans takes the original melody and transforms it into a haunting and dreamlike piece that explores the mythological figure of Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams. The composition is divided into three distinct sections, each representing a different aspect of Morpheus. The first section is slow and ethereal, with the clarinet playing a mournful melody that evokes the feeling of drifting off to sleep. The second section is more lively and playful, with the clarinet dancing around the original Vivaldi melody. This section represents the mischievous side of Morpheus, who was known to play tricks on mortals in their dreams. The final section is slow and introspective, with the clarinet returning to the mournful melody from the beginning. This section represents the melancholy and sadness that can sometimes accompany dreams. Overall, "Morpheus" is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases Evans' skill as a composer and clarinetist. The piece is a unique interpretation of a classic melody and offers a fresh perspective on the mythological figure of Morpheus.

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