Shining Gate of Morpheus (2012)

Arrangement for Horn & String Orchestra | see Chamber works for original version for Horn & String Quartet

Date of composition: 2012; Duration: 15’00; Publisher: Eleanor Alberga

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Eleanor writes:

“I have always been drawn to Greek mythology and the world of fantasy that it embodies. This work came from the idea of Morpheus, the god best known to govern sleep and dreams. It is said that false dreams enter through gates of ivory and true dreams through gates of shining horn.

Homer describes this through Penelope’s words in "‘The Odyssey’: “Two gates there are for unsubstantiated dreams, one made of horn and one of ivory. The dreams that pass through the carved ivory delude and bring us tales that turn to naught; those that come forth through the polished horn accomplish real things, whenever seen.”

Instrumentation:

Hn Str