Seth Boustead talks with composer Stacy Garrop about the new recording of her Mythology Symphony inspired by Greek myths. Starting with the exhilarating opening movement Becoming Medusa, which tells the story of Medusa, a beautiful woman turned into a hideous monster, to the quiet sounds of Penelope Waits, the second movement with the touching tale of a wife waiting for her heroic husband, and much, much more!
Musical Mythology
Sir Peter Paul Rubens painting Head of Medusa, oil on canvas, circa 1617-1618
Playlist
Stacy Garrop: Mythology Symphony
Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestras/ Alondra de la Parra
I. “Becoming Medusa”
Stacy Garrop: Mythology Symphony
Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestras/ Alondra de la Parra
II. “Penelope Waits”
Stacy Garrop: Mythology Symphony
Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestras/ Alondra de la Parra
IV. “The Fates of Man”
Stacy Garrop: Mythology Symphony
Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestras/ Alondra de la Parra
III. “The Lovely Sirens”
Stacy Garrop: Mythology Symphony
Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestras/ Alondra de la Parra
V. “Pandora Undone”
