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My research lies at the intersection of music, philosophy, and the dynamics of collective human experience, with a particular focus on the practice of chamber music as a lens for exploring broader cultural and political ideas. Examining the intersection of Hannah Arendt’s political theory with the collaborative ethos of string quartet performance, I aim to deepen our understanding of how shared creative practices can illuminate core principles of political philosophy, such as plurality, dialogue, and cooperation. As a passionate performer, I am particularly interested in how the act of playing chamber music fosters both individual growth and collective life, offering a unique framework for understanding social cohesion and democratic engagement. Through this interdisciplinary approach, I hope to contribute to a broader discourse on the significance of collaborative music practices in shaping civic life.
The String Quartet Realization of a Political Utopia
The String Quartet Realization of a Political Utopia
This research aims to connect Hannah Arendt’s political theory with the practice of the string quartet, as envisioned in Piero Farulli’s approach to musical education. It is a study that speaks to both philosophers and musicians. To make it more accessible, we begin with an introductory section providing a foundational understanding of Arendt’s philosophical ideas and a musicological overview of the string quartet and Piero Farulli’s contributions, before delving into the comparison of these two perspectives.
This study seeks to:
a) explore how studying classical music enhances social and personal experiences in human life;
b) address the critique that Arendt’s political philosophy promotes an impractical model of political action by proposing that Arendt’s vision of the political individual can be realized through the practice of playing in a string quartet;
c) offer a framework for understanding and teaching the string quartet and chamber music more broadly, rooted in the connection between Arendt’s political ideas and Farulli’s approach to quartet performance.
Max Weber on brotherhood
Max Weber on brotherhood
in Die Stadt
in Die Stadt
This study aims to identify and critically examine the various instances of the political city as presented by Max Weber in Die Stadt, with a particular focus on exploring their potential democratic characters.
The first chapter seeks to construct a detailed phenomenological account of the forms of political urban organization outlined by Weber. The second chapter will address the question of their democratic character. Finally, we will endeavor to uncover the deeper rationale behind Weber's correlation between the political structures of medieval southern European cities and the concept of democracy in its modern sense.
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