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In the heart of the 14th and 15th centuries, Florence shone as the epicenter of the Renaissance, fostering a renaissance in art, architecture, literature, and philosophy. Yet, amidst this flourishing of creativity, there was one realm where the Florentines did not lead - music. This was an era of musical innovation and transformation, and the leading centers of this change were found in Northern France and the Low Countries. One remarkable chapter in this musical journey was the Burgundian School, closely associated with the opulent court of the Dukes of Burgundy. It became a major center of European culture, nurturing the Northern Renaissance and sponsoring renowned artists. The legacy of the Burgundian School, with its innovative approach to harmony, polyphony, and the balance between secular and sacred compositions, laid the foundation for the flourishing of Renaissance music. Guillaume Dufay, often called the "father of the Burgundian School," was pivotal in bridging the medieval and Renaissance eras. His music was marked by pioneering harmony and counterpoint, profoundly influencing the transition from the modal system to the tonal system. Dufay's compositions, diverse and prolific, continue to resonate through the ages, influencing later composers like Josquin des Prez. As we journey through time, the melodies of the Burgundian School remain a reminder of the Renaissance's artistic and cultural blossoming. Learn more from my latest essay on the blog. https://lnkd.in/gRreSBSq

📢 Excited to share an insightful new blog post on The Vinyl District! "Graded on a Curve: Yusef Lateef Eastern Sounds" delves into the timeless classic jazz album, Eastern Sounds, by Yusef Lateef. Explore the transcendent qualities of this album and its impact on the genre. Read the full article here: https://ift.tt/JKkASFu

This is what I will be doing next week :) #historyofart #music #academia #renaissance #earlymusic #interdisciplinary #interdisciplinaryresearch

What’s Up: Here are three cultural things to listen to or watch. https://lnkd.in/d3qyPiB5

Having a ‘niche’ doesn’t limit me. It gives me a framework to play in. My niche is currently: 1) Legacy Films - telling you or your businesses’s story cinematically (read: like a movie 🎥) 2) Story driven social media videos for individuals and businesses Am I split down the middle? How do I focus? What I’m learning in all my business podcasts, articles, and conversations, is that it’s a great thing to have a niche. Be a specialist, baby. But you still gotta pay the bills. Ari Levertov asked if I produce animation videos for a client. Of course I do. It’s not my current niche but I’ve done it before and I can do it again. There are two options: A) Promote yourself and say yes to other things if it aligns with your ways of working B) Promote yourself and say no to anything outside that. I’m still in Team A but I can see myself batting for Team B at a later date. So for now, I stand behind both of my ‘niches’ and I still entertain the random request. If the communication, respect, and budget are on point… Let’s make something awesome. PS - What about you? How do you feel about niching down? Are you afraid of focusing TOO much?

Classical music and the cosmos, Alan Hovhannes' Alleluia and Fugue, the mystery of space, probably written for the Christian church in the 20th century. But in such music, I look beyond the limits of this third pebble from the sun to wonders of the cosmos, to the Horsehead Nebula, where cosmic dust is forming new stars, new universes, 1,375 light-years from us. So where are we, whirling through space on this speck of cosmic dust? Are we alone in this expanse? Close your eyes, lean back, and let your mind wander into the ether of space, as we experience Hovhannes' mysterious masterpiece. https://lnkd.in/erdK35Ft

How to open the circles of conservative music theatre and include future donors, technology, artistic ideas and audiences? See the full opening keynote of Aviel Cahn (General Manager of the Grand Théâtre de Genève and designated director of Deutsche Oper Berlin). At Classical:NEXT 2024 he talked about the current state of music theatre, how to work against conservative understandings and how to attract new donors and audiences alike. "Opera will become an endangered species, if it stays a dusty art form from another time, if it is uncapable to react to the challenges of our time, if it loses touch with a quickly evolving society and hence if it loses financial support because politicians or new generations of donors are not interested in it.   Meaning: We need to challenge our structures, our repertoire as well as our role in society!" https://lnkd.in/eyqJSNty

In this six min video, a master of conducting describes his craft. We are blessed to have a man of such artistic integrity in our community. Parallels to business? https://lnkd.in/gdeJPPi9

Here's the link to the latest post in my arts blog...Enjoy!

Unlocking the Depths of Existence: Embrace the Inner Philosopher in You. Unlocking the Depths of Existence: Embrace the Inner Philosopher in You. Episode 73 features Berklee School of Music Philosophy Professor, Teodros Kiros. Discussion of the crucial importance of the musician AS philosopher.