Listen "#49: Classical Music & Piano ft. Kimball Gallagher"
Episode Synopsis
Classical pianist Kimball Gallagher talks about the purpose of music, how to write music, influence of Chopin, salon culture and the difference between popular classical music styles. Kimball: http://kimballgallagher.com/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:15 Does Music Have A Purpose?6:04 My Piano Is My Diary9:52 Music As A Mental Framework11:47 My Music Reflects My Mood14:22 Links Between Music & Computer Science19:06 How To Write Classical Music?28:31 Music Opens Up New Perspectives31:34 Do You Perform Classical Music For Yourself Or An Audience?35:47 The Performer vs. The Music vs. The Audience38:16 Salon Culture42:00 Role Of The Venue In Performance46:50 Game: Classical Music Styles59:52 Baroque vs. Classical vs. Romantic1:06:44 Lego Interpretation1:08:43 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:12:24 Most Influential Composition In History1:13:53 Greatest Composers1:18:03 Legacy1:22:32 Meaning Of Life#classicalmusic
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