I once sang in a chamber choir with Richard as a guest conductor. We were learning one of Dunstable's masses, and Richard described its isorhythmic, polyphonic structure as “hermetically sealed purity.” He then likened the appearance of tonal harmony as the onset of a “noble rot” in western music. Of course, this was just a playful way of looking at things, but it gave the whole concert programme a character and purpose that made an enormous difference to the performance. A true genius.
It is fascinating how instrumental music educators are completely uninterested in the state of instrumental music in the real world, outside of their little government-funded fantasy world. Instrumental music in the U.S. essentially only exists in government institutions and because of government funding. There is little, if any, public interest or support for instrumental music in the real world, even from adults who played instrumental music in school bands or orchestras. That is the problem.
Heard Richard talk on Classic FM early this afternoon and thought he was brilliant so checked him out on net and found this - another fascinating and wonderful talk. I need him to teach me to sing and play music. When I was 14 (now 60) my music teacher gave me a 'D' - everyone else had 'A's or 'B's - I have never dared sing in public again. I LOVE music and listen to a wide variety.
A timely & lively reminder of the persuasive, liberating and transforming power of music. And I would add, we overrate mathematics in education and tragically underrate music in a child's development.
Very nice channel. Thank you for sharing your videos!
MusicBooksForKids 3 days ago
Great channel! Thanks for sharing your videos!!!
mikesingermusic 3 days ago
I love ted talks and this is no exception
NicenEasyuk 1 week ago
Thank you so much!
b7567 2 weeks ago
I once sang in a chamber choir with Richard as a guest conductor. We were learning one of Dunstable's masses, and Richard described its isorhythmic, polyphonic structure as “hermetically sealed purity.” He then likened the appearance of tonal harmony as the onset of a “noble rot” in western music. Of course, this was just a playful way of looking at things, but it gave the whole concert programme a character and purpose that made an enormous difference to the performance. A true genius.
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It is fascinating how instrumental music educators are completely uninterested in the state of instrumental music in the real world, outside of their little government-funded fantasy world. Instrumental music in the U.S. essentially only exists in government institutions and because of government funding. There is little, if any, public interest or support for instrumental music in the real world, even from adults who played instrumental music in school bands or orchestras. That is the problem.
moderndaywarriorAZ 1 month ago
if only we had more teachers like him...
ReineDB 2 months ago
Well done. If we miss this window of youth we never get it back
CHKMATEND78 4 months ago
Wonderful presentation. Nicely done!
rsoundscott 6 months ago
Heard Richard talk on Classic FM early this afternoon and thought he was brilliant so checked him out on net and found this - another fascinating and wonderful talk. I need him to teach me to sing and play music. When I was 14 (now 60) my music teacher gave me a 'D' - everyone else had 'A's or 'B's - I have never dared sing in public again. I LOVE music and listen to a wide variety.
gallupish 6 months ago
This is beautiful and true
keebo85 8 months ago
A timely & lively reminder of the persuasive, liberating and transforming power of music. And I would add, we overrate mathematics in education and tragically underrate music in a child's development.
humanimator 8 months ago 3
love richard gill!!! so so so so so so so very true!!!!
MrCorky99 8 months ago