Music and Astronomy: From Pythagoras to Steven Spielberg by Maurizio Agr? (Engli

Description: Music and Astronomy by Maurizio Agrò Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book explores the profound and ancient relationship between music and astronomy. Publisher Description This book explores the profound and ancient relationship between music and astronomy. Throughout history, Music has occupied a significant place among the disciplines of the Quadrivium, which also include Geometry, Arithmetic, and Astronomy. The captivating bond between these two realms has not only inspired eminent scientists like Kepler, Newton, and Einstein, but has also captured the imagination of NASA and astronauts in modern times.The author delves into various aspects of the intersection between music and astronomy, encompassing everything from ancient cosmological beliefs to groundbreaking discoveries such as the cosmic background radiation and gravitational waves. This enthralling theme has not only stimulated renowned artists like David Bowie and Elton John, but has also served as a muse for movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind.Within the book, readers will find an extensive photo gallery and a specially curated soundtrack that enhances the reading experience. It caters to a broad audience, appealing to those with a general interest in both music and astronomy, as well as to specialized individuals in either field of study. Author Biography Maurizio Agrò graduated in classical guitar. He obtained a degree in DAMS, specializing in Musicology, from the University of Turin, and a degree in Geophysics, with a focus on Astrophysics, from the University of Catania. He has held positions as a professor at the University of LAquila, professor of Mathematical Analysis for LEMS (Laboratory of Experimental Musical Electroacoustics) at Pesaro Conservatory, and professor at Teramo Conservatory. Additionally, he has lectured in Musicology at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica in Malaga (Spain) and conducted a Masterclass at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).He received a special mention from the Accademia dei Lincei for his work in Musicology. Agrò has delivered two conferences on "Music of the Spheres: Relations between Music and the Cosmos" for the Catania Astrophysical Observatory (INAF) and has presented numerous seminars at Italian universities. He has also contributed to the production of the program "Tommaso: il piacere di ragionare", conducted by Antonio Lubrano and directed by Andrea Dorigo, for RAI Educational. Furthermore, he has participated in the production of the radio program "Al Microfono" for Radio Tre RAI, under the supervision of Nicola Campogrande.Agrò is the author of several publications, including the books: "Francesco Paolo Neglia, nella vita e nellarte" (Firenze Atheneum, 2004), " Lantico Egitto e la musica" (Ananke, 2008), "Mentre la TV diceva... Mentre la TV cantava" (Parisi, 2004); and the essays: "Storia dellAcustica," "La musica elettronica in Europa," "La musica elettronica in Italia" and others for the magazine Rassegna Musicale Curci (Milan). His works have been featured in prominent newspapers such as LAvvenire, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Suonare News, La Sicilia, as well as on radio channels including Radio 24, Rai Radio 1, Rai Radio 2, Rai Radio 3, and Deutschland Radio Kultur. Details ISBN 303141523X ISBN-13 9783031415234 Title Music and Astronomy Author Maurizio Agrò Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 110 Edition 1st Publisher Springer International Publishing AG GE_Item_ID:157545610; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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