Tuesday, February 7, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
Molly James, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut
Harmony of Nature – fostering connection to the environment through music
Harmony of Nature is an international collaboration, science communication, and experimental music project between pianist Hea Youn “Sophy” Chung and oceanographer Molly M. James. Born out of an unlikely friendship and language exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chung and James conceptualized the project and received initial funding from Arts Council Korea to plan and test its feasibility. Harmony of Nature converts natural phenomena into sounds through coding technology and expresses them in classical music. After converting data into sound, the goal is to convey current climate change and natural flow by expressing the nuances (shape, texture, etc.) of the natural phenomenon in classical music. By expressing invisible science and natural phenomena through art, we want to more effectively convey scientific concepts, especially the effects of climate change, through music. Ultimately, we want people to connect emotionally with nature and better understand their local environment.
Visit the website for more details on the presenters and their topics: https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/lectures/
For more information, contact: Jamie Vaudrey at coastalperspectives@uconn.edu