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Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain

Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain

"Unraveling Bolero" artist Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel's shared experience with progressive aphasia is explored at a San Francisco symposium on arts and brain science.

09/18/2024
A New Experience That Will Change the Way You See Walt Disney Concert Hall

A New Experience That Will Change the Way You See Walt Disney Concert Hall

"Thought Experiments in F# Minor," a dream-like walking tour by Yuval Sharon, offers a unique experience at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The LA Phil commission involves an iPad, headphones, and surreal moments.

04/01/2019
Jazz vs. Classical: Insights into the Way Our Brains Work

Jazz vs. Classical: Insights into the Way Our Brains Work

A study reveals jazz and classical pianists use their brains differently due to the improvisation and analysis demands of their styles, likened to different teaching methods.

04/01/2019

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