Dionysus Filius Dei
Work
Developed by Ellen Stewart based on her research into Greek Mythology, Dionysus Filius Dei functions as the third work in The Oedipus Saga. The vocal score by Elizabeth Swados and choreography by Stewart and the Great Jones Repertory Company depicts the story of Dionysus, Greek god of wine, festivities, theatre, and insanity. The work traces the seduction of Dionysus's mother, Semele, by Zeus, through his childhood, when he was beset by Hera; his love affair with Ampelos; his travels to Attica, Aetolia, Amon and Egypt; and ends with the ascension of Dionysus and his mother to Mount Olympus. It is performed in ritual theater style with sensuous, stylized movement and an intricate vocal score which is sung in ancient Greek.
press release
press release
circa 1989
Greek
WORK.1989.0010
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