Katarina Livljanić, the performer and musical reconstructor, approached this story as a 'storyteller' to convey its multilingual and multicultural nature.
Cultural Impact
The legend of Barlaam and Josaphat is a transcultural phenomenon where Buddha appears as a Christian saint.
Cultural Impact
The Catholic Church introduced Barlaam and Josaphat into the calendar of saints, where they remained until the 20th century despite never having existed.
Historical Context
The story of Barlaam and Josaphat originated from the 3rd-century life of Buddha, Lalitavistara, before becoming a Christian text.
Album & Artwork
This recording is accompanied by a multimedia e-book, downloadable via a code, which includes a summary of the legend, historical chapters, illustrations, and audio/video files.
Interpretation
The music on this album is not based on fixed musical forms but on formulas or 'modes' of interpretation, allowing the singer's voice a wide spectrum of nuances from spoken word to singing.
Cultural Impact
The legend of Barlaam and Josaphat, though almost unknown today, was once one of the most popular tales in the history of civilizations.
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