The Palace Of The Dreamking And Other Works
Navona, 2019
8/10
Listen to The Palace Of Dreamking And Other Works
Though he began his formal musical journey late in life, Peter Greve is making up for lost time quickly with his eclectic and experimental vision.
“The Palace Of Dreamking” starts the listen with the New Europe Symphony Orchestra, where a tense setting allows for a varied cinematic appeal, and “Partita” follows with an adventurous exploration that allows the large ensemble of 11 brass instruments to work together dynamically.
In the middle, “Trio” brings violin, cello, piano and clarinet into the fold with quivering moments of spareness, as well as jubilant moments of loud swells, and “Aria” ends the album with trumpet and organ on a spirited and calculated exit of timeless execution.
Greve has been quite busy since taking on music in the early 2000’s after entering retirement, and this installment again illustrates his creative vision and sublime delivery.
Travels well with: Steven Masi- Brahmsiana; Figments- Vol. 2