Classical pianist Kimball Gallagher talks about the purpose of music, how to write music, influence of Chopin, salon culture and the difference between popular classical music styles.  

Kimball: http://kimballgallagher.com/

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Does Music Have A Purpose?

6:04 My Piano Is My Diary

9:52 Music As A Mental Framework

11:47 My Music Reflects My Mood

14:22 Links Between Music & Computer Science

19:06 How To Write Classical Music?

28:31 Music Opens Up New Perspectives

31:34 Do You Perform Classical Music For Yourself Or An Audience?

35:47 The Performer vs. The Music vs. The Audience

38:16 Salon Culture

42:00 Role Of The Venue In Performance

46:50 Game: Classical Music Styles

59:52 Baroque vs. Classical vs. Romantic

1:06:44 Lego Interpretation

1:08:43 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)

1:12:24 Most Influential Composition In History

1:13:53 Greatest Composers

1:18:03 Legacy1:22:32 Meaning Of Life

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