This lecture presented at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow discusses the foundations of string pedagogy, including the significance of method, curriculum and ethos. It outlines the ontological nature of performance and consequences for the intentionality of the performer and teacher. Two main characteristic of musical play are particularly discussed: is the role of temporality and its irreversible nature and the nature of human movement as balanced and intentional.

Last year, Huawei used Artificial Intelligence, or AI, from one of its smartphones to complete one of Schubert’s most famous unfinished pieces, Symphony No. 8. This new shift in music composition in classical music has the potential to reintroduce classical music to younger generations, thanks to the endless possibilities it provides. But at what cost? If AI is able to replace the role of a composer, what does this mean for the human mastery and creativity of the composing artform?

Throughout the centuries, music has inspired philosophers. Some thought it was dangerous other found it metaphysically profound or very suspicious. Goetz Richter discusses the perplexity philosophers feel when facing (the) music.

This Sounds Like Science - Music and philosophy presented by City Recital Hall and Inspiring Australia. 26 February 2019.