Gregor's Dream

[Peter Iverson]

After a night ot troubling dreams, Gregor Samsa awakens to find he has transformed into a giant insect.  A speculative meditation for string quartet.

https://soundcloud.com/user798687192/gregors-dream

[David]

since your Nonet, I've come to expect great things from you and this both mysterious and haunting latest piece doesn't disappoint. Love the microtones around 6'15"!

[Peter Iverson]

HI David:  Thanks for listening!  This piece was a bt of a stretch for me and I was a little nervous about posting it.  Your encouraging response is much appreciated.

 

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[Ollie King-Britton]

Hi Peter,

I enjoyed this work. Contemporary music usually isn't for me, but I really appreciated the techniques you employed here- particularly the symmetry of the call and response around 6.30 - 7.30. It feels like hearing a poem read by a captivating narrator. Looking forward to hearing more. Keep it up!

[Peter Iverson]

Hi Ollie:  You're comment about a poem read by a captivating narrator reallyn cuts to the essence of what music means to me.  I want to make music that tells  a story and evokes an emotional response.  Thanks for hearing that in this piece.

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[David]

I think we're on the same wavelength, then. That's perhaps the reason why quite a number of my works use text directly -- in fact I regard The little Mermaid as best piece to date as it goes to the heart of what I try to be as a composer.