{"product_id":"9788490415306","title":"THE PATHETIC ONE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE PATHÉTIQUE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedro Berriel, a fifty-three-year-old orchestra conductor, immerses himself in the recording of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. He is so absorbed in his work that he naturally accepts the Russian composer accompanying him during rehearsals. However, this peculiar hallucination hides a deeper truth: Berriel is facing the terminal stage of an illness. The work explores the struggle to complete an artistic creation as a form of resistance against death, intertwining existential anguish with the redemptive power of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play follows Pedro Berriel, an orchestra conductor who, in the midst of recording Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique, experiences the presence of the Russian composer as a constant interlocutor. As Berriel attempts to perfect every note, the reality of his terminal illness takes hold. The symphony, known for its emotional charge and mysterious message, becomes a mirror of his own struggle. Through imaginary dialogues with Tchaikovsky and immersion in the score, Berriel confronts his fears, his artistic legacy, and the inevitability of the end. The plot moves between musical rehearsal and intimate reflection, creating a drama where artistic creation stands as an act of resistance against death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic creation as resistance to death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTerminal illness and existential anguish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of music as a vehicle for emotional expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the artist and their work, and the search for a legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDelirium and hallucination as coping mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for readers interested in contemporary theater that addresses existential and emotional themes. Especially attractive to those who appreciate works that explore the creative process, the relationship with classical music, and reflections on mortality. Also for those looking for theatrical texts with a strong psychological and dramatic charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on artistic creation as a response to human finitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the universe of classical music, specifically Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Symphony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and moving portrait of a character facing his own mortality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA theatrical experience that combines reality and delirium, offering a unique perspective on grief and resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DEL ARCO, MIGUEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e FUERA COLECCION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 119\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pathétique is a theatrical work that sensitively combines existential drama with the musical universe. Miguel del Arco constructs a character trapped between the reality of his illness and the need to complete his work, offering a text that invites reflection on art as resistance. The piece stands out for its ability to move and provoke thought, becoming an interesting proposal for those seeking theater that transcends mere entertainment and delves into the fundamental questions of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405070885211,"sku":"9788490415306","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849041530.jpg?v=1781822307","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490415306","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}