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The Way We See Music

Ancient Greeks believed that Music can provoke different emotions to people, therefore, each occupation should only be allowed to listen to specific kinds of music i.e. Military personnel should only be listening to patriotic music etc... As the years pass by however, the way we see music has shifted quite a lot.  You can find below more thoughts on music and its importance by different artists and philosophers: 2026
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Stillness

It is worth admiring the way stillness portrays emotions by narrating stories... 2026
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Full Moon's Brightness

  It is Somewhat Extraordinary To Realize That a Full Moon's Brightness Can Drive Away Darkness 2026
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A Sense of Belonging or A Sense of Control?

  Protecting and Reconstructing our Cultural Heritage could either create:  A Sense of Belonging  or  A Sense of Control. Which one do you Choose? 2026
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Are You A Museum-Goer?

  Whether you are a museum-goer or not,  When visiting a museum, take a moment to settle in and observe.  Observe and imagine what life would have been like,  how our ancestors lived and  how creative they have been.   Take a moment to admire the beauty of human nature.   2026
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The Castle Walls

  Walking through a castle Medieval walls are subtle  Corridors and stairs sounding echoes Empty spaces narrating errors Everything they hoped A future full of hopes 2026
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Opera - Le Nozze di Figaro - Cinque, Dieci, Venti

The duet " Cinque, Dieci, Venti " from W.A.Mozart's opera " Le Nozze di Figaro " which translates to  "Five, Ten, Twenty"  is sung by Figaro (bass-baritone) and Susanna (Soprano), during  Act 1, Scene 1 ( The Aria Database ).  Figaro and Susanna are preparing for their wedding. In this aria, Figaro measures the room to figure out if it fits the bridal bed (i.e. the reason why the aria starts with the numbers five, ten, twenty) while at the same time Susanna tries on and fixes her hat/veil (cappellino) which she will be wearing at the wedding. ( Arisona Opera ). Figaro is focused on the measurements while Susanna wants him to admire her capellino.  Musically, the fast movement of the semiquavers at the beginning of the duet, portray a lively environment. Figaro's steady and monotonous counting shows a stable character that is taking care of everyday chores whereas Susanna's melodic line with numerous leaps, contrasts Figaro's steadiness and ...
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