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Title	Curse of Polyphemus, The
Article no.	4053271
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	Tierolff-Muziekcentrale, 4700 BD Roosendaal
Publisher's article no. *	TI 490012HA
Year of publication	2011
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Composer	Richards, Harry
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	D3 (German medium level)
Duration	9:10
Additional info/contents	(The Curse of Polyphemos) Polyphemos is a brutal one-eyed giant from Greek mythology. During his journey home (Ithaca), Odysseus ended up with his comrades in the grotto of Polyphemos, the son of Poseidon. The Cyclops smashed some of Odysseus' comrades on the rock and then ate them. Then he pushed a large boulder in front of the exit of the cave to trap the rest of the people. Odysseus thought about it and invented a trick to escape the cave with his comrades. He got Polyphemus drunk with a few sacks of strong wine and engaged him in conversation! "You're not a bad guy yet," murmured Polyphemos. "What's your name?" asked he. "My name is nobody," Odysseus replied. When the giant finally fell asleep, Odysseus took a sharp tree trunk and drove it into the eye of Polyphemus. Because the Cyclops screamed that "no one" had stabbed him, the other Cyclops thought that Polyphemos had gone mad and left him to his fate. But Odysseus and his comrades could not escape yet, because the large boulder was still in front of the exit. When Polyphemos' sheep began to bleat, the Cyclops would remove the boulder so that the animals could go out. Meanwhile, the clever Odysseus had figured out that he and his comrades could cling to the sheep's bellies so that the Cyclops could not touch them. The clever ruse worked and Odysseus and his comrades were able to escape. But the Cyclops didn't give up and asked his father Poseidon for help. Poseidon then cursed Odysseus, so that his journey to Ithaca ultimately took as long as the Trojan War.
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Programme notes *: The term "Polyphemus" in music refers to a mythological figure from Greek mythology who was used as an inspirational motif or theme in various musical works. Polyphemus is one of the most famous characters from Homer's Odyssey and is depicted as a one-eyed giant who lives on the island of Sicily and is confronted by Odysseus and his companions.# In music history we find numerous examples in which the name Polyphemus was used as a theme, character or source of inspiration. This usage can refer to various aspects of the Polyphemus myth, such as his size, strength, one-eyedness, or his encounter with Odysseus. A famous example of the use of the Polyphemus theme in music is the opera "Acis and Galatea" by George Frideric Handel. In this opera, Polyphemus appears as the central character and is portrayed as a lovesick giant who is in love with the nymph Galatea. Handel uses musical motifs and themes to portray the traits of Polyphemus and capture the emotional depth of his character. Another example is the symphonic poem "Polyphemus' Cave" by Joseph Haydn. In this work, Haydn sets the story of Polyphemus and his encounters with Odysseus and his companions to music. The music reflects the dramatic and captivating elements of the story and uses sound effects to capture the dark and mysterious atmosphere of Polyphemus' cave. Aside from these well-known examples, the name Polyphemus has also been used in numerous other musical works, including operas, symphonies, chamber pieces and songs. In any case, the use of the Polyphemus theme serves to connect with the rich mythological tradition and create a layered and fascinating musical narrative that stimulates and captivates the audience's imagination. Overall, Polyphemus is a fascinating motif in music history that has been interpreted and used by composers in a variety of ways. The musical depiction of this mythological figure allows composers to explore a wide range of emotions, moods and sonic effects, creating an evocative and captivating musical narrative that touches and moves audiences. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Tierolff Music Wikipedia Tags: Ancient Cultures Gods, Godheads and Saints Fairy tales, legends, stories Underworld and hellfire

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