Flashmob in Copenhagen. Members of the Copenhagen Philharmonic playing Grieg in the undergound. Is that the future of classical music? And why Grieg for God’s sake?
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I like (some) classical music but I wonder why ‘we’ (taxpayers) should keep on supporting orchestras and other ensembles that are all playing the same repertoire over and over again and for which Mahler is already extremely modern music. I observe a huge gap between the music invented by contemporary composers and what professionally trained musicians are able and willing to play. IOW, a reorganization of the classical music world is definitely advisable.
Jazz has been a force for positive social transformation throughout its history, and it remains so today. This is why UNESCO created International Jazz Day on April 30. From its roots in slavery, this music has raised a passionate voice against all forms of oppression. It speaks a language of freedom that is meaningful to all cultures.The same goals guide UNESCO in its efforts to build bridges of dialogue and understanding between all cultures and societies.
Making music with musical jelly. Read here an article about this topic (in Dutch).
Rethinking Live Classical Music Seems to be an interesting book on possible innovations in the presentation of ‘classical’ music.
A conference on art and ethics at Trinity Western University, Langley (British Columbia, Canada), 18-19 October 2012.
More information: see http://www.twu.ca/academics/samc/interdisciplinary/conferences/
Information about the Second Annual Conference is now available at
http://www.musicandphilosophy.ac.uk/conference-2012/programme/
Entrance to the John Cage archives.
In my work on musical improvisation I emphasize and concentrate on all kinds of interaction: interaction between a musician and her instrument, between instrument and technology and/or the space (acoustics), between a musician and her musical/cultural/social background, and of course visual and aural interactions among musicians on stage. Concerning the latter, thorough research is being done at the Max Planck Institute. Read more here about the research group Music Cognition and Action.
Thinking Sounds 