Magnifying magic: the musical masterpieces of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
In classical music, where melodies dance, and harmonies sing, one name stands out like a shining beacon: Carl…
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Unstoppable motions of the spirit: musical revolutions beyond any will to plan
I firmly believe that musical revolutions, as in any other artistic form, result from an emergent process, an…
Bach: Soli Deo gloria and the perfection of a harmony that unites humans with the universe
When one wishes to talk about Bach (1685 – 1750), there are only two possible strategies: the first,…
Update: New poem “Crowd”
I have just added a new poem titled “Crowd,” whose inspirational theme stems from observing the everyday life…
When music courts poetry: the (un)betrothed
Is there a relationship between music and poetry? Indeed, this is a somewhat partisan question and can be…
Liszt and romantic progressivism fallen into vain
There’s no denying it: Romantic composers never cease to amaze us with their modernity, so much for the…
Twilight of the gods: why pop music is so darn corny
Back to the Future Part I Imagine taking a trip back in time, 200 years, to be precise,…
Truths, myths, and fantasies about Segovia: a short journey through the notes of classical guitar
Andrés Segovia (1893 – 1987) was unquestionably one of the greatest and most influential musicians of the last…
Poetic punctuation: music and Ungaretti’s hermeticism
“It is my heart the most torn country.” (G. Ungaretti) Why is it unimaginable to have music without…
Music and poetry: the wedding that has been celebrated countless times
With this article, I wish to begin a reasoned discussion on the existing rapport between music and poetry,…