An intriguing series of performances that combined music and art concluded at United’s Garrison Green community featuring Rolf Bertsch, piano professor at the Mount Royal University Conservatory and artistic director and conductor of Calgary Civic Symphony, and the residents of Garrison Green. “The concept was to use music to inspire the creation of art, “explained […]
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When music and art come together, it’s magic
“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is ultimately to be at peace with himself.” – Abraham Maslow, American Psychologist In 1874, Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky composed a suite of ten pieces known as Pictures at an Exhibition. It was inspired by the artwork of his friend […]
