There is a way to listen to music so it touches the very core of yourself. 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 opens up the inner world of music in a way that creates connections to our life experiences as a human being.
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! Annabel Guaita is frequently touring in Norway and abroad with the concert lecture: The Art of Listening- the inner journey through music For feedback, questions or booking: post@lyttelos.no Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AnnabelGuaita
Episode 5 Summary of the essential ideas. Summary In this final episode of the conversations with Jordi Mora, we revisited the main points we discussed throughout our conversation on musical phenomenology. We delved into the essence of phenomenology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the deep but simple ideas behind it. We explored how phenomenology helps us grasp the cosmic relationships present in music, showing the interconnectedness of human beings, nature, and music. We analyzed music pieces by Schumann and Schoenberg, highlighting how the cosmic principles remain consistent across various musical genres and styles. We focused on the importance of recognizing subtle variations in tension, culminations, and repetitions in music to achieve a unified, harmonious piece. The conversation emphasized the significance of understanding the cosmic nature of music, transcending cultural boundaries and traditional harmony. By applying the principles of phenomenology to music, we deepen our awareness of the universal connections present in all musical compositions. Ultimately, we celebrated the enduring fascination and continual inspiration found in exploring the intricacies of music through the lens of phenomenology, highlighting the timeless and boundless nature of musical expression and interpretation.
0:00:15 Introduction to Musical Phenomenology
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