In Reply to: Although I don't necessarily believe that non-musical media in classical concerts should be discouraged. . . posted by Chris from Lafayette on September 26, 2016 at 21:57:51:
The pre-concert lecture and program notes made a point of the fact that Holst's music was not meant to depict the planets astronomically, but rather astrologically, that they were more akin to character studies than scientific descriptions. After all, little was known about most of the planets at that time. There are some characteristics of the music that associate with what we now know about each planet's physical properties, but perhaps similar resemblances could be found in various earthly geography or even, for example, breeds of dogs.
Of course the association of Scriabin's music with color is perfectly appropriate. As for first flower child, well that's a bit of a stretch. First person to "experience" LSD might be more accurate.
Peace,
Tom E
berate is 8 and benign is 9
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