Gian Francesco Malipiero (1882-1973): The Life, Times and Music of a Wayward ... - John C. G. Waterhouse - Google Books

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The legendary Greek figure Orpheus was said to have possessed magical powers capable of moving all living and inanimate things through the sound of his lyre and voice. Over time, the Orphic theme has come to indicate the power of music to unsettle,…