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Even now, 2,000 years after his disappearance, the Latin poet Ovidius Publius Naso continues to remain one of the most appreciated writers of verses that belong to the ancient Roman period. Considered to be one of the most influential sources of inspiration in European culture, Ovid's work and especially Metamorphoses stimulated the imagination of some of the greatest creators of universal culture in various artistic fields such as poetry, literature, visual arts, or music. In 1951, composer Benjamin Britten made ...

The synthesis between the national folk tradition and the European musical tradition was performed in the Romanian culture with the contribution of great creative personalities. This synthesis is carried out differently from one culture to another, from one composer to another, either by following traditions or by consolidating the original and relevant language, which resulted in the shaping up of the national musical folklore cultures of the XXth century. Three piano parts op. 18 composed in 1933 by composer Mih...