Daniel Charles
French musicologist and philosopher
Born
November 27th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to musicology and philosophy, exploring the relationship between music and culture. Focused on the works and theories of various composers and their impact on music as an art form. Engaged in interdisciplinary studies that bridged music with other cultural expressions. Authored numerous publications that influenced the understanding of music history and aesthetics.
Studied the relationship between music and culture
Published influential works in musicology
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