One bird, two notes: bird painting in music
Abstract
Through time, composers such as Mozart and Beethoven have used instruments and the human voice to paint images and imitate sounds. But how well can music represent a world outside itself? This presentation will focus on the representation of birds in music from the Renaissance to the contemporary repertoire.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal and Plant Science Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN