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Here was a very special ritual completely without a sense of striving, and promising no rewards. You wandered about amused and amazed, never sure whether you were there to be entertained or entertaining for the moment you won a balloon or lost your money while upside down on a sky ride, you became an actor, watched by others and excited by their watching.Patria (Latin for 'homeland') is composer R. Murray Schafer's life's work, a cycle of ten related music dramas created and performed over the last thirty years. Each play in the cycle has a common theme the search of two lovers for one another through the many labyrinths of life on Earth. Though many of the same characters reappear in different sections, the scale of the cycle is vast, unfolding across many cultures and drawing extensively from numerous world mythologies. Many of these works are conceived for performance in unusual environments: on the surface of a lake, deep in a forest or even in a deserted mine. Some begin at dawn, sunset or midnight and some last for as long as a week.This new, definitive edition of Patria contains all ten parts of the cycle, plus photos, pages from the scores (complex visual artworks in their own right), commentary on the performance of the pieces and Schafer's personal essays on aestheticism. In these remarkable works, the arts court one another: theatre meets ritual, mythology fuses with art, and the line between performer and audience blurs.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Patria: The Complete Cycle'? A: The main theme of 'Patria' revolves around the search of two lovers for each other through the labyrinths of life on Earth, incorporating elements of mythology and ritual.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Patria: The Complete Cycle'? A: 'Patria: The Complete Cycle' is authored by R. Murray Schafer, a noted composer and innovator in the field of music dramas.
- Q: How many parts are included in 'Patria: The Complete Cycle'? A: 'Patria: The Complete Cycle' includes all ten parts of the cycle, making it a comprehensive collection of R. Murray Schafer's work.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of 'Patria' have? A: This edition of 'Patria: The Complete Cycle' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Patria: The Complete Cycle' published? A: 'Patria: The Complete Cycle' was published on September 19, 1998.
- Q: What is the condition of the item? A: The item is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but is well-maintained.
- Q: How many pages does 'Patria: The Complete Cycle' have? A: 'Patria: The Complete Cycle' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What additional content is included in this edition? A: This definitive edition includes photographs, pages from the scores, commentary on performances, and personal essays by R. Murray Schafer on aestheticism.
- Q: What unique performance environments are featured in 'Patria'? A: 'Patria' is designed for performance in unique environments, such as on the surface of a lake, deep in a forest, or in a deserted mine.
- Q: Can you describe the artistic style of 'Patria: The Complete Cycle'? A: 'Patria' blends various art forms, where theatre meets ritual and mythology fuses with art, challenging the boundaries between performer and audience.