Mythological figure of the god Pan in Metamorphoses after Ovid by Benjamin Britten
Mythological figure of the god Pan in Metamorphoses after Ovid by Benjamin Britten

Summary/Abstract: Through the rich treasure of the characters and events of the Metamorphosis, OvidiusPublius Naso opened the way for various interpretations in many artistic fields such as painting,sculpture, music or literature. Six metamorphoses after Ovid by Benjamin Britten is part of thesuccessful attempt of portraying mythological characters. The cycle of works is dedicated to solo oboeand has become one of the most famous works of the 20th century for this instrument. The first of thesepieces, Pan, is distinguished by the melodic outline, soundtrack and special architectural structurethat drive imagination to a diverse array of interpretations of mythological stories.

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