Exercise on meter
text from Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex
2008
A presentation of Lukasz Walewski and Elena Agathokleous’ practical research on texts of ancient greek tragedy. Emphasis has been placed on text rhythm and melody, which were worked on according to the rules of prosody. in this particular exercise are heard excerpts from the chorus and dialogue of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, in the ancient greek and in the vernacular. Parts of these texts were presented for the first time in the performance Ludus Oedipus by group AlmaKalma in Greece.
Credits
Research, text compilation, performance: Lukasz Walewski and Elena Agathokleous
Funded by: Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Ministry of Education, Cultural, Sports and Youth
Theatro ENA (Other Space), Nicosia. October 2008
Scientific conference, Kapodistrian University of Athens. October 2008
Department of Theater Studies, University of Athens. October 2008
Xydadiko. September 2008
10th Ancient Greek Drama Symposium, Cyprus Center of the International Theater Institute, Droushia, Paphos. August 2008
