Last weekend, I traveled to Haapsalu for the summer symphony. Haapsalu is a town on the seashore about an hour away from Tallinn. Both the setting and the idea appeal to me, particularly for an outdoor performance on a long summer evening in an old castle. These ingredients aroused my curiosity, and in addition, Estonian […]
A recently unearthed piece of music by Frédéric Chopin, found in a private Parisian collection, appeared at an auction recently. But this is more than a musical event — it is a philosophical moment In this fragile manuscript, we find not only new notes from a master but echoes of an idea: that music, like
Hotel California: A Song of Freedom and Illusion “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” — The Eagles, Hotel California My favorite pop song is, without a doubt, Hotel California. It is a song that spurred me to action, and I always carry it along. Loved by millions, there
What happens when music becomes a doorway—not just to another time or feeling, but to a deeper understanding of ourselves? In 4 Classical Music Stories, author Roel Arnold invites readers to experience the transformative power of classical music through fiction. Each story is inspired by a great work of classical music and reimagined as a
At MusikRoel, where music and philosophy meet, exploring the caffeinated rituals behind some of history’s most creative and contemplative minds is only fitting. From opera houses to Enlightenment salons, coffee was often more than just a drink — it was a muse. Some ideas are born from silence, some from symphonies — and many, it
“Without music, life would be a mistake.”— Friedrich Nietzsche Welcome to MusikRoel, a space where music and philosophy meet, interact, and resonate. This site has grown from a simple curiosity — how music moves us — into a deeper investigation:Can we think through music? Can a piece of music express an idea as clearly as
Do you know why music lessons in elementary school are so unimaginably important? I never imagined that music would have such a significant impact on children. It plays a crucial role in their learning and development in various ways. Ignoring this influence would be a missed opportunity, so let’s explore it in more detail. For
What could be better than listening to music that takes you back to your memories of Mediterranean life during a gentle rain shower? A concert at a special location Relaxed, I sit in the rehearsal room of an award-winning harmony and listen to a beautiful combination of music that briefly revives my images and feelings
My scores in math were low during my entire school career, but I had no problem understanding and playing classical music. When I read about the importance of numbers in classical music, I started to believe that the composers were also good at math. So I took the liberty of asking a few questions to
On the night train from Berlin to Brussels, I was delighted to find some articles supporting my opinion about music’s importance for our learning performance. For a long time, I have been saying that music can help with studying; it can make you more focused (as long as the music does not distract you) and
