At first, Beethoven and Schoenberg might seem like total opposites. Beethoven is known for his classical masterpieces, while Schoenberg broke new ground with atonality and the twelve-tone method. Yet, they had something important in common: both found inspiration and peace in Mödling, a quiet town just south of Vienna. Why Mödling? Both composers came to […]
Sound, sense, and soul guide everything we do at MusikRoel. If any two artists truly captured these ideas, it’s Johann Sebastian Bach and The Beatles Bach mastered fugues and counterpoint. The Beatles, four young musicians, changed popular music forever. What connects them? Maybe the answer lies in the numbers. More than we might think. The
When I think about ‘Rumours’ by Fleetwood Mac, I see it as more than just a classic album. It feels like a cultural moment and an exploration of what it means to be human. In 1977, amidst emotional wreckage and personal implosion, Fleetwood Mac released ‘Rumours,’ an album that does more than document heartbreak; it
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
