Term | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.advisor | Kyr, Robert | |
dc.contributor.author | Vranas, Joseph | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-09-18T19:18:23Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-09-18T19:18:23Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019-09-18 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/handle/1794/24854 | |
dc.description.abstract | Marsyas is a ballet in one act, written for chamber orchestra and with a cast of five to thirteen characters. The story, though based on ancient Greek myth, contains themes of class subjugation that are prevalent in our modern social climate. Greek myths have often been used as subjects for ballets and operas, especially tales that include Apollo as the god of music, yet the story of Marsyas has eluded the canon, in part due the violent nature of the satyr’s punishment. Hubris is often a central theme in Greek myth, and in many versions of this tale, Marsyas is portrayed as the villain who challenges Apollo after being blinded by fame. In this ballet, however, Marsyas is portrayed as a victim. He is bullied by a jealous god who cannot compete with innovation and who abuses his power in order to maintain a superior position. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.publisher | University of Oregon | |
dc.rights | All Rights Reserved. | |
dc.subject | apollo | en_US |
dc.subject | aulos | en_US |
dc.subject | ballet | en_US |
dc.subject | greek | en_US |
dc.subject | lyre | en_US |
dc.subject | myth | en_US |
dc.title | Marsyas | |
dc.type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation | |
thesis.degree.name | M.M. | |
thesis.degree.level | masters | |
thesis.degree.discipline | School of Music and Dance | |
thesis.degree.grantor | University of Oregon |