Philosophy Talk. In Praise of Love: Plato's Symposium Meets Bernstein's Serenade

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Abstract: Plato’s Symposium is arguably the most memorable philosophical work ever written on the subject of love. It is also the inspiration for Leonard Bernstein’s gorgeous violin concerto, the Serenade. What would Plato think of Bernstein’s Serenade, especially given his criticism of art and poetry? Is Bernstein more interested in what one of Plato’s drunken characters calls “vulgar love”? Or is he inspired by Platonic love – the highest form of love? How does Bernstein explore these themes through his music? In this special episode featuring violin virtuoso Anne Akiko Meyers and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, John and Ken talk to Brandi Parisi from All Classical Portland radio about love – its nature, its origin and its purpose – and music.

Type of resource	sound recording-nonmusical
Form	podcasts
Extent	1 audio file
Place	Skyview Concert Hall (Vancouver, Wash.)
Date created	October 25, 2015
Language	English
Digital origin	born digital
Track configuration	Stereo

philosophytalk.org show page	Title In Praise of Love: Plato's Symposium Meets Bernstein's Serenade
Finding Aid	Title Philosophy Talk (SC1118)
Show#	390.0
Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/mv807jw5862
Location	SC1118
Repository	Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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