Classical

Music-color associations are mediated by emotion

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Abstract   Experimental evidence demonstrates robust cross-modal matches between music and colors that are mediated by emotional associations. US and Mexican participants chose colors that were most/least consistent with 18 selections of classical orchestral music by Bach, Mozart, and Brahms. In both cultures, faster music in the major mode produced color choices that were more … Read more

Musical Panorama of the late 60’s – Joel Smirnoff

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Grammy-award winner Joel Smirnoff has been a member of the Juilliard String Quartet since 1986, and the ensemble’s leader since 1997. He also pursues and active career as a conductor, both in the U.S. and abroad. Join a truly distinguished alumnus for and exploration of the sounds and content of the music which provided the … Read more

Elephants dance to concert violinist performing for them

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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152421975553541   There have been instances where elephants have shown interest and even exhibited movements in response to music, including performances by concert violinists. While elephants are known for their keen sense of hearing and complex social behaviors, the extent to which they respond to music can vary among individuals and contexts. One notable example … Read more

Bach’s Twenty Children

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Content Of Johann Sebastian Bach’s twenty children, three were outstanding musicians in their own right. Of these three – Wilhelm Friedmann, Johann Christian and Carl Philipp Emanuel – the last was the most influential as a composer, creating a bridge between the exuberant Baroque style of his father and the Classical style of Haydn and … Read more