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GILGAMESH: The Oratorio, Articele By Obelit Yadgar
Gilgamesh, the Sumerian epic, has inspired scores of novels, plays and operas. One such work, the Assyrian opera Gilgamesh by John Craton and a work still in progress, is sung in Aramaic, the language of the Assyrians. Now comes the Assyrian oratorio Gilgamesh,...
Mesopotamian Night Talk on Appadana TV
Be sure to tune in Sunday night for a lively discussion about Mesopotamian Night 2009. Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Date: Sunday, August 2nd Channel: Appadana Satellite TV For more information call AAS-A at 209-606-5438 Proceeds from the performance and auction benefit AAS-A...
GILGAMESH: THE OPERA, by: Obelit Yadgar
The Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh has been the subject of operas by Bohuslav Martinu, Franco Battiato, Rudolf Brucci, Rosella Simorari, and John Craton, whose version remains a work in progress. The only one of the operas sung in Aramaic, the language of the Assyrians,...