Have you heard the Taoist tale of “The Harp Taming”? Once upon a time in the Lung Men Gorge (Dragon’s Gate) stood a paulownia tree, the true ruler of the forest. It lifted its head to converse with the stars; its roots delved deep into the earth, intertwining its bronze tendrils with those of the … Read more
And you’re an artist too! Yesterday, I brought out my rosewood block flute again. Of course, I don’t play perfectly, my fingers are slow, and my tongue is heavy. I flip through the notes, play one piece and then another, and then I remember the pieces I used to know by heart… I let the … Read more
Recently, I have been contemplating the ability to perceive beauty and meaning. In order to perceive anything, it is necessary to develop our sensory organs. We have developed eyes to see. Without ears, sound waves would be elusive to us. If someone were to talk to us about pleasant and unpleasant smells, we wouldn’t know … Read more
e. Za neke, umjetnost može biti samo apstrakcija ili gomila linija i boja, dok za druge može biti dubok doživljaj emocija i misli. Bez obzira na naše individualne interpretacije, umjetnost nam omogućava da se povežemo s drugim ljudima i s ljudskim iskustvom na općenitiji način. Ona nas pokreće, potiče na razmišljanje, i nadilazi granice jezika … Read more
What is the art of puppets and marionettes? Art is the expression of beauty and if beauty, as Plato says, reflects the archetype or idea of beauty, then the art of marionettes contains within it the beauty of image, text, music, and harmony of the entire performance. True art carries a profound message that speaks … Read more
Soul is a kind of harmony, a fusion of opposites, and man is a part of universal harmony. Filolaj, Aristoksen Harmony, the balance of diversity, is perhaps easiest to recognize in art and nature. Every harmonious artistic form speaks to our hearts because Harmony is always where Love is… W. A. Mozart said: “I gather … Read more
Peek out, little flower, from the bark, And a blue forest emerges With saffron head Like eyes, like sky, like sea. My solitude, Lift your head up high! You have the ability to listen To the music of birds, To the notes of spring strings, And hands to embrace the forest… And you are not … Read more
Oh, Infinite! There is an old bond between you and me; a tight bond forged by poets. Namdev (1270 – 1350) Poetry is undoubtedly one of the witnesses of the human spirit and life. Every valuable poem opens up a landscape through which we encounter the elements of life’s reality. We strive to experience them … Read more
Fetch my beloved harp once again, Let me sing a tender melody; Let me hear those sounds once more Before I reach those bright shores. The Old Musician and His Harp, William S. Pitts Legend says that the harp is an instrument given to man by the gods to remind him of his divine roots. … Read more
“The conductor must see and hear, be resourceful and energetic, must know the nature and possibilities of instruments… The performers must feel that he feels, understands and is touched. His inner fire warms them, his enthusiasm carries them, he exudes the energy of music. Hector Berlioz” “Hector Berlioz in his essay The Art of Conducting … Read more
