I heard Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor the other day and it immediately took me back to my university days. This music in the my soundtrack to Book 2 of the Aeneid which describes the tragic fall of Troy.
The most powerful image is of Aeneas abandoning the burning city carrying his father on his shoulder, his son by his side with his wife following behind. This painting is not exactly the picture in my mind but it does a pretty good job. (And given that my painting skills are extremely limited, this will do nicely.)
The Adagio prompted me to reread and immerse myself once again in the vivid words of Virgil's imagination. I find it puzzling that the Aeneid has never been made into a blockbuster movie or TV mini series. It is a story about refugees and their search for a new home promised to them by the gods. There is war, adventure, romance and betrayal. There are fantastic creatures, the underworld and vengeful gods. You would think it has all the ingredients of a successful production. Too bad I am not interested in writing a screenplay.
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