Based on the Bhagavad Gita, a Sanskrit text that delves into the discussion between the divine Krishna and earthbound Arjuna, Douglas Cuomo’s Arjuna’s Dilemma draws from both Indian and western musical traditions to create a compelling musical drama. Cuomo joins Seth in the studio to talk about his composition.
Hosted by Seth Boustead
Produced by Jesse McQuarters
Scene 1, The Dilemma
Gathering Forces
My Limbs Fail
Oh Krishna
Scene 2, The Answer
My Head Turns
The Answer Part I
The Answer Part II
My Head Turns (reprise)
The Answer Part III
Scene 3, The Vision
I am the Beginning
The Vision
I am death
Four-armed form
Epilogue: I will fight
Postlude