Undertone Jan Swafford
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Jun 17, 2024 Author and classical composer Jan Swafford discusses Beethoven's immortality, Mozart's human nature, artistic genius, the influence of enlightenment, identifying the next Beethoven, modern recordings, and the future of art.
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Beethoven vs Mozart's Legacy
- Beethoven composed with the intention of leaving a lasting legacy for humanity.
- Mozart focused on writing music for people he knew and immediate circumstances.
Nature and Nurture of Genius
- Genius requires enormous inborn talent but also needs cultivation, good teaching, and luck.
- Genius surprises both others and the creator themselves.
Human Struggle Brings Music Alive
- Electronic composer Jacob Druckmann discovered overly complex rhythms sounded lifeless.
- He learned that the struggle of humans performing difficult rhythms brings music alive.