The Power of Music in Difficult Times
Nuvi Mehta in conversation with Nirupama Menon Rao
In conversation with Ambassador Nirupama Menon Rao, Trustee, South Asian Symphony Foundation
June 9, 2020
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In this talk Nuvi Mehta will highlight the importance of the arts and specifically music to the human mind, referencing work of philosophers and scientists of the past, as well as current scientific explorations of music and the brain.
The arts, perception and politics. What making music means. The need for music in critical times with historical examples including excerpts of the music of Beethoven, Mahler, Messiaen, and Shostakovich, as well as larger folk traditions.
Nuvi will include a few short prerecorded performances of his own.
The talk will be followed by a discussion between Nuvi and Nirupama Menon Rao, Founder-Trustee of the SASF. They will also take questions from viewers.
In collaboration with The South Asian Symphony Foundation