This excellent post hit me on multiple levels as I not only agree with your philosophy but have written similarly on this topic in the past. I, too, have had a “taste…of the established classical world” and found your critic’s accusation of “pretentiousness” preposterous, not to mention narrow minded. No matter how beautiful the collection of sounds may be, we only respond to music that speaks to us on an emotional level—music that in some way moves us.
Thanks so much, Rhonda, really appreciate this! I absolutely agree - I find it hard to imagine being interested in music on a purely intellectual perspective. Whilst it's great to theorise, that emotional response is surely what makes it all worth it.
Would love to read your similar post - could you link to yours?
This excellent post hit me on multiple levels as I not only agree with your philosophy but have written similarly on this topic in the past. I, too, have had a “taste…of the established classical world” and found your critic’s accusation of “pretentiousness” preposterous, not to mention narrow minded. No matter how beautiful the collection of sounds may be, we only respond to music that speaks to us on an emotional level—music that in some way moves us.
Thanks so much, Rhonda, really appreciate this! I absolutely agree - I find it hard to imagine being interested in music on a purely intellectual perspective. Whilst it's great to theorise, that emotional response is surely what makes it all worth it.
Would love to read your similar post - could you link to yours?
A couple of links (one of which quotes YOU):
https://www.nodeadguys.com/a-piano-blog/play-like-an-artist-not-a-musicologist
https://www.nodeadguys.com/a-piano-blog/let-the-music-be-your-guide
https://www.nodeadguys.com/a-piano-blog/classical-or-not-whats-in-a-name
(As you can tell, I have much to say on this--and similar--topics...)
Lovely piece Simeon. Has got me thinking this morning
Thank you! I'm pleased to hear that 😊