the biophony project
Pegasus
This work is inspired by the story of the birth of Pegasus, the winged-horse from Greek mythology. The work opens up in canonic form, depicting biophonic sounds that might be heard near the Gorgon cave, home to Medusa, mother of Pegasus. This biophony eventually gives way to the sounds of the approaching hero, Perseus, who arrives with might to slay Medusa. Pegasus is born from the blood of Medusa and as its wings spread for its first flight the piece opens in-kind. As Pegasus flies away, the work returns to the biophonic sounds near the cave, now witness to one of the great events of Greek Mythology.
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Each Biome represents a small group collaboration between 2-4 composers commissioned to create flexible, open-score pieces for outdoor performance and infinite combinations of instruments.
This work co-commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble and Brooklyn Botanic Garden