Human Development


Self-expression and communication in musical performances on the piano

Hajime Bando, Kobe University


Abstract

With the appearance of the 21st century just around the corner, the world is experiencing the process of great evolution. Though the old system and establishment are deteriorating rapidly, the new system of the world is still under intense search of reorganization. But the definite scheme or method of finding the particular direction of the new order of the world is not yet found and various instances of being discrepant spout out everywhere and all over.

Nevertheless, the ideal "Modus Operandi" yearned for by human being may be found among the natural phenomena, as well as among superb artistic creations brought into being by human.

In that sense, the creative process of musical performance resembles that of the realization of lofty ideal. Because this process enhances the endeavor, through the vector of time factor such as "Past, Present and Future," such correlating elements as "Static vs. Motion, Individual vs. Whole, Independent vs Joint Efforts" into the organically unified harmonious exertion without disregarding the search for "Truth, Virtue and Beauty."

Thus, I shall discuss the various communication problems from polyhedral view points during the performing process on the piano on my personal experiences.


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