Listen! Michel Faber describes in dulcet tones what music does to us
“A beautifully written paean to music”, says The Observer of the new book by bestselling author Michel Faber (“Under the Skin”, “The Book of Strange New Things”). In Listen: On Music, Sound and Us, Faber wants to challenge our listening habits, reassuring us all the while that, “I don’t plan to change your view of Dusty Springfield, Shostakovich, Tupac Shakur or synth pop. What I want to do is change your attitude to listening”. He looks into how we listen to music and why we listen to music. On his search for explanations, he delves into biological factors, age, illness, what makes something “cool” and the dichotomy between “good” and “bad” taste. Extensive interviews with musicians reveal some unexpected answers. This evening will be surprising, groovy and never boring! Host: Christiane Falk
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Christiane Falk
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Michel Faber
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Date:
Sunday
30. March 2025
17:00 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) 22 € | 18 € erm.
Eve Evening fund price 28 € | 24 € erm.
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly + toilets Available
- Assistance dogs welcome Available
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Languages
- English
- German
