Dissolution (for piano and electronics) is composed by Emily Roberts. Performed by Erika Matei. Electronics by Emily Roberts. Cover photo by Jon Roberts.


Dissolution, composed for Erika Matei, is a piece for piano and fixed electronics using audio samples taken in Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park. The piece was inspired by the formation of a cave, which happens over millions of years through countless events, erosion, and the process of dissolution (where soluble rock dissolves in water and redeposits over time). The process of dissolution creates incredible rock formations within caves, such as stalactites and stalagmites. After visiting Crystal Cave numerous times as a child, and then visiting again as an adult, I realized that my memory of the cave has changed over time, yet it remains amazing every time. Similar to my memory evolving, caves are never done evolving, and it is worth appreciating them for what they are at any point in time.

Dissolution

Composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, electronic musician

Dissolution

Em (Emzie) Roberts