The sphere of music begins in ancient Greece with Pythagoras who, it is said, heard the harmony of sounds in the intervals of the octave, fifth, and fourth when he passed by a blacksmith’s workshop where hammers struck an anvil. This inspired him to discover the connection between vibration, frequency, and pitch. Pythagoras considered the … Read more
“Whoever penetrates the meaning of my music will be liberated from the misery in which other people suffer.” – Beethoven Beethoven is one of the greatest musicians: unparalleled in many ways, a role model of artistic greatness and ethical strength. His musical art is one of the most sublime manifestations of the human mind. And … Read more
usic- jezik duše. Ovidije je u svom djelu Metamorfoze opisao kako se božanski pastir Pan zaljubio u nimfu Sironu. Bez obzira na svoju privlačnost, Sirona je pobjegla od Pana zbog njegove strašne vanjštine. Pokušavajući je sustići, Pan je iscrpljen, ali Sirona je zazvala pomoć nimfi i one su je pretvorile u trsku. Pan, osluškujući zvuk … Read more
Beauty is an eternity that is reflected in the mirror. But you are both eternity and a mirror. Kahlil Gibran Whether it’s dawn or dusk, it doesn’t matter if we look at them or not. They will still be beautiful whether we observe and recognize them or not. From this follows that there is an … Read more
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750), one of the greatest composers of all time, elevated music to the pedestal of the most precious human values. He emerged in the final period of the Baroque era and, through his work, brought to perfection a century of musical achievements, while also heralding new possibilities for the development … Read more
For many people living in the Western world today, the idea of music is associated with a very specific pop sound that is heard from various screens, devices, and advertisements. It is a kind of blending of musical tropes that have emerged from the mid to late 20th century (hip-hop, disco, punk, gangsta rap, stadium … Read more
Who listens to another’s heartbeat, has a sense of rhythm. Dora Pejačević Dignified, quiet, withdrawn; full of determination, strength, and desire to work. Her days pass in absorbing the most wonderful impressions, given by the centuries-old Slavonian forest, the golden ripe wheat, and the blue of the rippling flax: the marble Pan among the birch … Read more
Although the elements of opera can be traced back to ancient mystery theater, the first traces that will lead to the development of opera as a new musical-theatrical genre can be found in church performances and 14th century mysteries, where words and music were combined. These traces can also be followed in the so-called intermezzos, … Read more
Like the ruins of the city named Troy lay dormant under layers of earth, so did the epics Iliad and Odyssey, along with many other epics and songs, become forgotten with the decline of ancient culture, waiting for a rebirth. This rebirth happened during the Renaissance, when there was a renewed interest in all things … Read more
Vibration is motion trapped in form. Juan Llongueras In nature, there is a principle connected to the old axiom of hermetism: As above, so below. This is the principle of correspondence. The same laws that are expressed on a grand scale also appear on a small scale, transcending all levels of manifestation and allowing us, … Read more
