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Project Aims to Reconnect Music with the Human Body Experience

24 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Professor Bettina Varwig aims to revive the visceral experience of classical music, emphasizing the importance of physical engagement during performances. Through workshops focused on Bach's St John Passion, Varwig encourages musicians to express their emotions freely, contrasting with the traditional expectation of…
This approach seeks to reconnect audiences with the intense, bodily reactions that music can provoke.
Historically, classical music audiences were encouraged to express their emotions, a practice that diminished over time. Varwig's research highlights how earlier listeners described music's profound physical effects, suggesting a lost connection that her project aims to restore.
Varwig's initiative represents a significant shift in how classical music is perceived and experienced. By advocating for a more embodied approach, she challenges the long-standing conventions of silence and stillness in concert halls.

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