World Music Day. The meaning of music for humans
International Music Day is celebrated on the first of October. International Music Day is a date that is celebrated annually. The holiday is intended to once again emphasize the significance and value of this unique and fundamental art form, which has become a connecting link for millions of people around the world. You may not know many foreign languages, but the music sounds the same for everyone, touching the most hidden corners of the soul and being understandable to everyone.
history of the holiday
Musical art has greatest power, and the holiday, celebrated annually on the first day of October, is intended to highlight this. The celebration was officially established in 1975. For your information, the idea of creating such a wonderful holiday belonged to IMC. The initiative of the Music Council, existing on international level, was supported by other organizations that operate under UNESCO. It is worth noting the fact that the issue of establishing such a date was raised in 1973 at the fifteenth General Assembly of this company. Then this meeting took place in the Swiss city of Lausanne.
The key figure to whom this holiday owes its birth is Dmitry Shostakovich. The name of the composer, widely known in the world community, is associated with the first celebrations dedicated to this date, which emphasized the real importance and necessity of the existence of such a holiday.
Another important person for this day is Yehudi Menuhin, former chairman of the International Music Council. For your information, on November 30, 1974, he, together with his deputy Boris Yarustovsky, addressed the IMC members with a special letter in which he spoke about the official establishment and purposes of this holiday.
According to the new direction of prenatal education, the perception of the world by a small creature begins with sounds. Very first impressions human embryo receives through the thickness of the amniotic sac, picking up the slightest vibrations and sound vibrations.
If you dig deep into the centuries, when people could not yet speak, music already existed in the form of sounds: soothing hums, terrifying roars, and so on. It is part of life on earth. We are surrounded great amount sounds and melodies, most of which are not caught by our ears or are perceived during certain periods of development (children's sensitivity to ultrasound).
An international professional holiday is dedicated to this type of art.
When is it carried out?
International Music Day is celebrated annually on October 1 around the world. The event was approved by the 15th General Assembly of the IMC (International Music Council of UNESCO) in 1973, and official celebrations began in 1975.
Who's celebrating
International Music Day 2019 brings together everyone who wants to join the great and eternal art: professional musicians, artists, teachers, student vocalists and ordinary people with their direct participation.
history of the holiday
One of those to whom modernity owes the existence of this international date is a citizen of the USSR, Russian composer, pianist and famous public figure D.D. Shostakovich. Famous musician last century and Doctor of Art History in the late 40s. became a political exile, was deprived of the title of professor at the Moscow and Leningrad Conservatories and dismissed from there. His “vacation” lasted more than 10 years, but already in 1955 Shostakovich’s career was restored, and a new creative upsurge began. The musical legacy he left behind is performed in various countries. Like many world classic masterpieces, it has received a new direction in modern popular rock treatment.
Probably any medieval festival or carnival, like palace balls, can be confidently attributed to the prerequisites for the emergence of the holiday, if not to the event itself.
Music therapy has long been used by people to prevent and treat many diseases, relieve stress and as a cure for fatigue. And many modern mothers-to-be attend courses musical training for childbirth and upcoming motherhood. According to scientists, this significantly reduces the risk possible complications during childbirth and promotes early development kids.
It is gratifying that with all the diversity of genres, trends and trends, there is no displacement or substitution of concepts. Skeptics' frightening prediction that Electonic music will “pull back” and kill real art, refuting the popularity of festivals and concerts with “live sound”.
There are few people on the planet who are absolutely indifferent to music. Of course, everyone has different tastes, some prefer classic instrumental concerts, and some people like hard rock. But all these people can be united by the International Day of Music.
Story
The history of the holiday dates back to 1974. This year the 15th General Assembly of the IMC (International Music Council affiliated to UNESCO) was held in Lausanne. Then the idea of the need to organize a holiday was expressed and approved.
But when is such a wonderful holiday celebrated? First holiday events took place on October 1, 1975, and since then, Music Day has been celebrated on this day every year.
The main goals of the festival are to disseminate the art of music, get acquainted with the works of foreign composers, and exchange experiences.
Festive events had big success, and, starting in 1975, became traditional.
Celebration in Russia
Officially, International Music Day has been celebrated in Russia since 1996. First of all, we should give thanks for the entry of this wonderful holiday into our lives Russian composer, pianist and teacher Dmitry Shostakovich.
D. Shostakovich not only wrote magnificent music, but also devoted a lot of time to disseminating musical culture. On the day of Shostakovich’s 90th birthday, it was customary to celebrate Music Day in Russia.
Every year in all Russian cities There are a variety of festive events dedicated to music, from concerts to photo exhibitions.
Celebration traditions
Music Day is, first of all, a holiday for people who play music professionally. That is, musicians, singers, composers, singing and music teachers, conservatory students and music school students. But, of course, it can be celebrated not only by those who decided to devote their lives to art, but also by people who simply love listening to and performing music.
Various events are celebrated on Music Day. On this day, music sounds everywhere: in concert halls, theaters, as well as on the streets and houses ordinary people. On this day, parades of orchestras, street dance festivals, performances of professional and amateur groups can be organized.
The artists perform works of a wide variety of genres from classics to modern trends.
The younger generation is always involved in the festive events, because one of the main goals of the holiday is to teach children to love and appreciate good music. Therefore, on October 1, many schools and kindergartens host various events. Children are invited to attend concerts, artists come to visit them, and various music competitions, festivals and holidays.
Major holiday events take place in music schools and conservatories. Pupils and students not only organize performances and concerts, but also prepare funny skits, because this is a holiday, so it should be as fun as possible.
The meaning of music
Music has accompanied humanity since the earliest times. This is confirmed by musical instruments that are found during excavations of ancient cities.
And today good music can excite our feelings and emotions. There are probably very few completely indifferent people who will not be touched by any melody.
Certainly, musical talent not given to everyone, a person may not have musical ear and voices, but almost everyone can be taught to listen, understand and appreciate music.
Music is truly a miracle drug that can control human emotions. With the help of music you can cope with pain and melancholy, find joy and feel happy.
And these are unspoken statements. Doctors have proven that when listening to good music, the parts of the brain that are “responsible” for creating a feeling of euphoria are activated in a person. True, to stimulate the pleasure centers of different people it is necessary to use different melodies. It is for this reason that people's musical tastes can be radically opposite.
Our ancestors gave music great importance, they believed that certain melodies could make a person happy or, on the contrary, make them worry. Therefore, various ritual songs and melodies appeared that accompanied a person throughout his life. For example, “wedding” songs were performed at wedding ceremonies so that the newlyweds would be happy in their life together.
Certainly, modern people they no longer perceive music as something magical that can influence life and destiny, but this has not diminished the love for this type of art. Therefore, Music Day is a holiday not only for musicians, but also for ordinary people.
International Music Day is celebrated annually on different countries ah peace. The date of its celebration falls on October 1.
How is International Music Day celebrated?
How is the celebration going? The program of events includes concerts, creative evenings, meetings with musicians, composers, singers and musicologists, thematic exhibitions and various educational events. On this day, compositions included in the treasury of world culture are heard.
TO International Day music coincides with the opening of monuments and other cultural sites. Exhibitions are also held on this day musical instruments and works of art related to musical themes.
The history of the emergence of International Music Day
Let's talk about the history and traditions of the holiday. The decision to establish International Music Day was taken in 1973 at the 15th General Assembly of the International Music Council (IMC) at UNESCO in Lausanne.
Letters were sent to members of the International Music Council with a proposal to create this holiday. The authors of the letter were the chairman of the council, I. Menukhin, and his deputy, B. Yarustovsky. The holiday was established in 1975.
In Russia, International Music Day has been celebrated since 1996. One of the initiators of its holding was the composer D. D. Shostakovich.
International Music Day is a holiday not only for professional musicians, artists, teachers, student vocalists, but also for all music lovers. The main goals of the holiday are the exchange of experiences between cultures of different countries and the dissemination of musical art.
The word “music” translated from Greek means “the art of the muses.” Music has always been and will be greatest art worthy of admiration and admiration. Scientists believe that after originating in Africa, music has existed for at least 50 thousand years.
And the most ancient musical instrument is perhaps the flute. This tool was discovered next to sculptures that were erected 35-40 thousand years BC. e.
The music was playing important role in the life of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. Wall reliefs of the ancients have been preserved Egyptian temples and tombs, ancient Greek vases depicting musicians and musical instruments.
Modern musical art diverse, it includes various musical genres and styles. There are folk (folklore), choral, chamber and symphonic music. It is also customary to divide it into secular and spiritual. It is often combined with choreography, theatrical art, movie.
Music is the most amazing and unique representation of this world and everything that exists in it. Music sets the mood, calms, energizes, inspires, pacifies, excites. Music is eternal...
We can congratulate everyone on this planet on this day, because music sounds in everyone’s heart.
International Music Day was established on October 1, 1975 by decision of UNESCO. One of the initiators of the establishment of International Music Day is composer Dmitry Shostakovich. The holiday is celebrated annually all over the world by large concert programs, with best artists And artistic groups. On this day, compositions included in the treasury of world culture are heard.
Music (from the Greek musike, literally “the art of muses”) is a type of art in which the means of embodiment artistic images serve in a certain way organized musical sounds.
Music directly affects a person’s perception and fills him with emotions. Music has enormous power. There are few people in the world who are indifferent to music. Many composers tried to express the state of their soul through it. Their great names will always be pronounced with gratitude by their descendants. Music does not age; it will live as long as a person exists.
Humanity has been familiar with music since ancient times. Preserved in the caves of Africa cave drawings long-vanished tribes. The drawings depict people with musical instruments. We will never hear that music again, but once upon a time it brightened up people's lives, made them happy or sad. Music has enormous power. There are few people in the world who are indifferent to music. Many composers tried to express the state of their soul through it. Their great names will always be pronounced with gratitude by their descendants. Music does not age; it will live as long as a person exists.
In Russia, International Music Day has been celebrated since 1996, when it was the 90th anniversary of the birth of one of the great composers of the 20th century - Dmitry Shostakovich, who was one of the initiators of the establishment of the holiday.
For centuries and millennia, music has been an inseparable part creative self-expression people, their cultural tradition, religious rite and everyday existence.
The beginning of the third millennium shows that music has not lost its importance, but on the contrary, the need for it is increasing. Modern ideas about music are formed in a multicultural space, expanding our knowledge about various cultural environments, layers, traditions, where music is necessarily present. Opportunities for wide intercultural exchange are used. Thanks to the Internet, music has become more accessible than ever. Today you can find almost everything musical compositions, which were written and played by humanity throughout its history.
The means of recording and playing music make it more accessible, new multimedia capabilities allow you to listen and watch musicians' performances on more advanced media.
Various events are dedicated to International Music Day in many countries. musical events - creative meetings with composers, performers, musicologists; exhibitions of musical instruments and works of art related to music.
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Concerts are held everywhere on International Music Day best performers, concerts are held in which works that are included in the treasury of world culture are performed.
This year, on the night of October 5, a “Night of Music” is planned in Moscow on the initiative of the city Department of Culture, which will take place at 122 venues. musical programms in honor of the "Celebration of Music".
Magnificent participants of the “Night of Music” have been announced: such as Igor Butman, Alexander Rudin, Ivan Pochekin, Pyotr Aidu, orchestras “Musica Viva”, “Russian Philharmonic”, chamber orchestra “Gnesin Virtuosi”, ensemble “QUESTA MUSICA”
