This content was created by The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song. This content was uploaded by The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song. This is a YouTube episode titled "Why Is Classical Music So Important to Our Lives?" (uploaded Nov 20, 2023). It features a conversational interview between host The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song and guest Maestro George Marriner Maull. The discussion focuses on the emotional and empathetic power of classical music, the importance of teaching listening skills, and the Maestro's work with the Discovery Orchestra. The excerpt also includes promotional outro copy announcing Part 2 of the special episode (airing Nov 21 at 8 PM Eastern) and a call to like, share, and follow the podcast.
why the classical music is so important to us?
Because I think it changes our lives in ways that we cannot even imagine. Because we learn to listen to music and feel our own feelings very strongly, we also begin to feel the feelings of the composers, these other people. I mean, it's an amazing thing that someone who's been dead for more than 100 years can, through the goodwill of a bunch of musicians who are reproducing the score that they created, It's like they're sitting in a room with us pouring out their deepest feelings about everything. So in terms of developing a sense of empathy in life, I think that's a very important reason to become sensitized to art, including painting and sculpture and poetry, all of the arts. But music, I've always felt, is the most direct route into our hearts. It's like an electrical force. You can't even see it. You can't touch it. As Saul Feinberg always said, it's invisible. And it's not like a painting that you can hang at the Philadelphia Art Museum and it will always be there and you can go look at it whenever you want. This thing occurs in time and then it's gone.
Just in time for your holiday travels, the second half of the special episode with Maestro George Marino Maul will be out tomorrow, Tuesday at 8 PM Eastern. Maestro Maul is a renowned educator, conductor, violist, and TV personality who has made a lasting impact on classical music lovers nationwide through the Discovery Orchestra, a groundbreaking music a musical initiative focused on teaching listening skills and dedicated to transforming classical music experiences for general audiences. In case you missed Part 1, where we focused our conversation on the Discovery Orchestra's role, mission, and vision, and uncovering the art of teaching listening skills, be sure to check it out on your favorite podcasting platform. Tune in tomorrow, November 21st, at 8 PM Eastern for Part 2 to complete this inspiring and empowering conversation with Maestro Georgian Mari Nammal. Don't forget to like this video, share it, and follow The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song with Yukimi Song with Yukimi Song. Have safe travels and catch you this Tuesday.
