Metamorphoses
Elizabeth W. Greenleaf's collection of piano pieces titled Music for Metamorphoses was commissioned by the Auburn University Theatre Department for their 2007 production of Mary Zimmerman's play, Metamorphoses. The play is a modern retelling of a number of myths by Ovid, including those of Midas, Alcyone and Ceyx, Orpheus and Eurydice, Myrrha and Cinyras, Phaeton, Eros and Psyche, and Baucis and Philemon.
The stories explore the concept of transformation and the universal feelings of love, anger, greed, joy, sorrow, mistrust, merriment and fear. Therefore, the piano pieces have a wide variety of emotional expression as well as varied styles. In keeping with the theme of transformation and change, the main melody of Music for Metamorphoses recurs in varied form throughout the work. The music has many beautiful moments as well as variety, passion, humor, pathos and sensuality.
The recording of the work, performed by the composer, was originally made for the theatre's use. Music for Metamorphoses has been nominated for a Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Award.
The CD of Music for Metamorphoses is available for purchase for personal use for $9.95. It can also be rented for use in public productions. For more information or to order or rent the CD, please call 1-877-356-2139.