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The Oracle at Delphi

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2006
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​Ancient Greek pilgrims, eager to learn the secret of their fate, process solemnly towards the temple of Delphi.  They hear a high solitary voice: Pythia, the priestess who will act as the medium between god and human.  A foreboding is felt, and a sacrificial twitching dance must be performed.  As the people anxiously try to please the gods, fate can be heard knocking at the door.  Eventually Apollo arrives - the god of wisdom sings deep in the bass, with rumbling accompaniment provided by a very large lyre.  The prophecy delivered, a swirling dance ends the work in a triumphant giving of thanks.

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