Phenomenology of Music with Jordi Mora Ep 5

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There is a way to listen to music so it touches the very core of yourself. I was so fortunate to discover this almost 30 years ago through the teachings of the Spanish conductor Jordi Mora. With these five newly made conversations with him, I invite you to a very special journey into this fascinating and deeply moving world of music. His unique teachings opens up the inner world of music in a way that creates connections to our life experiences as a human being.

I met up with him in Barcelona to once again delve into the fascinating world of phenomenology of music, as this approach is called. The result are these 5 podcast episodes. I hope you will feel inspired after listening to it!
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Episode 5 Summary of the essential ideas.
Summary
In this final episode of the conversations with Jordi Mora, we revisited the main points we discussed throughout our conversation on musical phenomenology. We delved into the essence of phenomenology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the deep but simple ideas behind it. We explored how phenomenology helps us grasp the cosmic relationships present in music, showing the interconnectedness of human beings, nature, and music.
We analyzed music pieces by Schumann and Schoenberg, highlighting how the cosmic principles remain consistent across various musical genres and styles. We focused on the importance of recognizing subtle variations in tension, culminations, and repetitions in music to achieve a unified, harmonious piece.
The conversation emphasized the significance of understanding the cosmic nature of music, transcending cultural boundaries and traditional harmony. By applying the principles of phenomenology to music, we deepen our awareness of the universal connections present in all musical compositions.
Ultimately, we celebrated the enduring fascination and continual inspiration found in exploring the intricacies of music through the lens of phenomenology, highlighting the timeless and boundless nature of musical expression and interpretation.

0:00:15 Introduction to Musical Phenomenology
0:06:04 Phenomenology as a Tool in Music Understanding
0:18:05 The Importance of Musical Culmination
0:31:44 Exploring Musical Relationships in Harmony
0:39:31 Understanding the Building of Articulations
0:49:06 Exploring Tension and Release in Music
0:56:34 Essence of Music and Phenomenology
1:00:40 Applying Phenomenology to All Music Genres

JORDI MORA, conductor

Born in Barcelona, he begins his musical studies at the city's Music Conservatory. He graduates at the Höchschule für Musik in Würzburg as an oboist, and graduates in Musicology and Philosophy at the University of Munich with the thesis "Organisation of the vertical functions in the instrumentation of the symphonic work by Beethoven".

He studies orchestra conducting and phenomenology of music primarily with Sergiu Celibidache, and he has attended masterclasses and conducting courses at the University of Mainz, the Münchner Philarmoniker in Munich, and other courses in Trier, London, Stuttgart, and Paris. He has been principal conductor of the National Orchestra of Greece and of the Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès.

He regularly conducts orchestras in Germany, Spain, France, the United States, Russia, Romania, Greece, Argentina and Venezuela as a guest conductor.

At the same time, he is also involved in many pedagogical projects, especially in Argentina (Fundación Cultural), Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Germany. In 2004 he became professor of orchestra conducting at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC )and from 2010 to 2015, guest professor at the Grieg Akademy in Bergen (Norway).

He is currently conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of "Segle XXI" and of the Bruckner Akademie Orchester. With this last orchestra, he is performing the complete symphonic works of this composer.

He was appointed as principal guest conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Lebanon (LPO) and Franz Schubert Philharmonie as well.

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www.jordi-mora.com
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