Musical Phenomenology with Jordi Mora Ep 3

There is a way to listen to music so it touches the very core of you as a human being. I was so fortunate to discover this almost 30 years ago through the teachings of the Spanish conductor Jordi Mora. With these five newly made conversations with him, I invite you to a very special journey into this fascinating and deeply moving world of music.

His unique teachings creates connections to our life experiences as a human being. I recently I met up with him in Barcelona to once again delve into the fascinating world of phenomenology of music, as this approach is called. The result are these 5 podcast episodes. I hope you will feel inspired after listening to it! 

Episode 3: The irreplaceable nature of live music in capturing the true essence of the Here and Now. Musical example will come in Ep 4 

Summary We explore the dynamic nature of music, consciousness, and human experience. usic is a continuously evolving entity, shaped by sound relationships and human consciousness. We discuss the importance of embracing the present moment in music, cautioning against becoming detached through technology reliance. The conversation also delves into the role of tempo, harmony, and live performances in creating meaningful musical experiences. 

The discussion delves into the intricate relationships between sounds, the importance of human consciousness in perceiving music, and the role of harmony in creating meaningful musical experiences. As the conversation progresses, we touch upon the significance of embracing the present moment in music, allowing for spontaneity, rebirth, and unique experiences with each performance. Furthermore, we explore the role of tempo in music and the importance of finding the right balance in pacing to fully grasp the relationships within a piece. Jordi Mora highlight the dangers of becoming detached from the present moment through dependence on recordings, urging listeners to engage fully with music in its live form to truly appreciate its depth and authenticity. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by symphony orchestras in attracting audiences, especially among younger generations, and the need to reconnect with the profound experiences that live music.

JORDI MORA, conductor

 Born in Barcelona, he begins his musical studies at the city's Music Conservatory. He graduates at the Höchschule für Musik in Würzburg as an oboist, and graduates in Musicology and Philosophy at the University of Munich with the thesis "Organisation of the vertical functions in the instrumentation of the symphonic work by Beethoven".

He studies orchestra conducting and phenomenology of music primarily with Sergiu Celibidache, and he has attended masterclasses and conducting courses at the University of Mainz, the Münchner Philarmoniker in Munich, and other courses in Trier, London, Stuttgart, and Paris. He has been principal conductor of the National Orchestra of Greece and of the Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès.

He regularly conducts orchestras in Germany, Spain, France, the United States, Russia, Romania, Greece, Argentina and Venezuela as a guest conductor.

At the same time, he is also involved in many pedagogical projects, especially in Argentina (Fundación Cultural), Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Germany. In 2004 he became professor of orchestra conducting at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC )and from 2010 to 2015, guest professor at the Grieg Akademy in Bergen (Norway).

 He is currently conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of "Segle XXI" and of the Bruckner Akademie Orchester. With this last orchestra, he is performing the complete symphonic works of this composer.

He was appointed as principal guest conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Lebanon (LPO) and Franz Schubert Philharmonie as well. 

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