Dvorak's journey is two-fold; he first discovers the sound of his own soil. It is only then that he embarks on the quest to attune his ear to creating a new musical tradition in what is a relatively young immigrant nation.
It was the coo of his orchestral pieces that would resonate within the hearts of those who had the privilege perform, publish and participate in Sibelius' music.
Artists have shaped many a nation’s nationalistic movements. They have spearheaded the creation of a shared destiny and identity.
Repun Kamuy is an important mythological figure amongst the Ainu People because the sea, and in particular the deepest parts of the sea, represented opportunities for harvests that could not be found on land.
As you’re watching this moment where he is lovingly sending his father away into the next world, he finally finds the resolution that he’s seeking. Because that’s the end.
We cannot tell the tale of Narcissus without speaking of his invisible and long suffering sidekick Echo.
By disguising his true identity and his true self, he is looking for a different kind of help.
How often can a hunter return home empty-handed? Not too often, for the clan would starve. At the same time, if the hunter 'over hunts', the cycle of life and death in the environment will be irreparably harmed.
Rahu is a rebel. As a cosmic force, he implores us to achieve something tangible in the world.
Many of history’s most celebrated leaders have either betrayed others or been betrayed by their closest allies.