important, why the classical music is so important to us.
Because I think it changes our lives in ways that we cannot even imagine.
Because we learn to listen to music and feel our own feelings very strongly,
we also begin to feel the feelings of the composers, these other people.
I mean, it's an amazing thing that someone
who's been dead for more than 100 years can, through the goodwill of a bunch
of musicians who are reproducing the score that they created,
it's like they're sitting in a room with this, pouring out their deepest feelings
about everything. So in terms of developing a sense of empathy in life,
I think that's a very important reason to become sensitized to art,
including painting and sculpture and poetry, all of the arts.
But music, I've always felt, is the most direct route into our hearts.
It's like an electrical force.
You can't even see it. You can't touch it.
As Saul Feinberg always said, it's invisible. And it's not like a painting
that you can hang at the Philadelphia Art Museum and it will always be there.
You can go look at it whenever you want.
This thing occurs in time and then it's gone.
Just in time for your holiday travels,
the second half of the special episode with Maestro George Marino Mall will be
out tomorrow, Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Maestro Mall is a renowned educator,
conductor, violist and TV personality who has made a lasting impact on classical
music lovers nationwide through the Discovery Orchestra,
a groundbreaking musical initiative focused on teaching listening skills and
dedicated to transforming classical music experiences for general audiences.
In case you missed part one where we focused our conversation on the Discovery
Orchestra's role, mission and vision and uncovering the art of teaching
and listening skills, be sure to check it out on your favorite podcasting platform.
Tune in tomorrow, November 21st at 8 p.m.
Eastern for part two to complete this inspiring and empowering conversation
with Maestro George Marino Mall. Don't forget to like this video,
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Have a safe travels and catch you this Tuesday.