Metamorphosis of Narcissus - Simone Sangiacomo

Metamorphosis of Narcissus, a powerful symphonic poem by young Italian composer Simone Sangiacomo, is inspired by Salvador Dal's surrealist painting. The piece takes the audience on a journey through fragmented rhythms and dissonant harmonies. From the dark, mythical landscapes to the iconic petrified hand holding a cracked egg, the music blurs the lines between illusion and reality. The piece employs innovative sonic techniques to illustrate the metamorphosis and fusion between the human being and his own reflection. Metamorphosis of Narcissuspresents itself as a profound meditation on the boundaries between self-perception, decline, and transformation. In 2024, Metamorphosis of Narcissus won the second prize at the "Winds Composition Contest Saxony" in Dresden, Germany.