Daily Archives: January 28, 2012

To mix death into everything seen

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Michaela

Is he someone who dwells in this single world? No: both realms are the source of his earthly power. He alone who has known the roots of the willow can bend the willow-branch into a lyre. Overnight leave no bread … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts, Books & Poetry, Listening to Orpheus, Orpheus, Rilke's Reality | Tagged death, language of the trees, Rainer Maria Rilke, Sonnets to Orpheus, Trees | 1 Comment

The descent of Orpheus

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Michaela

Listening to Orpheus (16) Inspired by Monteverdi’s opera, L’Orféo and a personal interpretation of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice this performance on film is an exploration of the ephemeral nature of life and universal human fears, such as … Continue reading →

Posted in Classical Music, Listening to Orpheus, Orpheus | Tagged Descent, Greek mythology, Monteverdi, Orfeo, Orpheus, underworld | 5 Comments

Primordial Void

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Michaela

Listening to Orpheus (15) Adyashanti on the challenge to discover the primordial void. As Orpheus followed Eurydice into the underworld, we follow our longing to dissolve into nothingness. Adyashanti Talk ” Rooted in the Primordial” (1:47 hr)