Description
TERRA I CULTURA
Book Summary
This second volume of Terra i Cultura brings together a carefully curated selection of winning and finalist songs from the 2010 Miquel Martí i Pol Prize. More than just a book-CD, it is presented as a didactic resource designed to bring Catalan-language poetry into classrooms and to the general public. It includes a disc with around twenty original musical adaptations and a booklet that offers detailed information about the poets, the performers, and a commentary on each poem, becoming a complete work tool for educational centers and literature lovers.
What is it about?
The work is the result of the Terra i Cultura Competition, an initiative that rewards and promotes the best songs created from Catalan poems with original music. This second volume gathers the most outstanding pieces from the 2010 edition, offering an experience that fuses poetry and music. The book accompanying the CD is not a simple booklet, but a pedagogical supplement: it includes a brief biography of the fourteen poets whose verses have been set to music, as well as an analytical commentary on each poem. In this way, it becomes material designed for teachers and students to work on poetry from a creative and contemporary perspective.
Main themes
- Contemporary Catalan poetry set to music.
- Fusion of literature and music as a didactic tool.
- Promotion and dissemination of Catalan language and culture.
- Analysis and commentary of poems for educational use.
- Compilation of works awarded in the Terra i Cultura Competition.
Who is it recommended for?
This book-CD is especially recommended for Catalan language and literature teachers looking for innovative resources for their classes, as well as for secondary and high school students interested in poetry and music. It is also ideal for lovers of Catalan poetry, fans of the participating artists, and anyone who wishes to discover new ways of approaching lyricism through singer-songwriter music.
What this book contributes
- Didactic material ready to be used in the classroom, with comments and analysis of each poem.
- A quality musical anthology that brings contemporary poetry in Catalan to a wide audience.
- Biographical context of the poets and performers, enriching the understanding of the works.
- An interdisciplinary experience that connects literature with music in a practical way.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Music, music: styles and genres, poetry
- Collection: Fora de col·lecció
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2011
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 209 g
Editorial review
This is an original proposal that transcends the traditional book-CD format by integrating a clear pedagogical approach. The selection of award-winning songs guarantees a notable artistic level, while the commentaries on the poems provide added value for use in educational contexts. It is a useful work both for literature specialists and for those looking for an enjoyable gateway to contemporary Catalan poetry through music.