The Siren's Call

The Siren’s Call was written out of a sense of necessity and catharsis. Literal and figurative expressions of love, betrayal, and questioning one’s second nature can be found all throughout this work. This piece deals with the story of a Siren, the mythical oceandwelling creature known for her ability to lure sailors into the water for sustenance with her sweet, hypnotic voice. Many will find allegories relating to their lived experiences throughout this piece, and I encourage those to make their own assumptions about its meaning, as I view all interpretations to be correct.

Context and Background

The Siren's Call was written and composed during the Summer and Fall of 2023. Being the first piece by the composer for Voice and Orchestra, it was deeply inspired by Soprano Hila Plitmann following performances and recordings of Songs of Love and Loss by Richard Danielpour, Naveed Perkins' long time mentor.

• Evolves through a rich dialogue with the musical material within the piece.
• Actively is in dialogue with the lived experiences of the composer and others.

Structure and Scoring

Written for Soprano, Harp, and String Orchestra, this offers wide range of harmonic possibilities explored throughout the piece.

Performance Considerations

For the performance, musicians should consider the following:

• Tempi marked in the score should be observed as specified.
• Requires balanced forces with attention to blend and intonation.

Final Thoughts

This piece is a compelling narrative work that explores love, betrayal, and ones second nature through the figurehead of the siren. The composer especially acknowledges that the siren is intended to be androgynous, and thus is representative of the message behind the piece beyond inferred gender or sexual orientation.