Vijay Iyer, a celebrated pianist and composer with degrees in mathematics and physics, combines his STEM knowledge with music creation. His work structures itself around concepts like Fibonacci numbers and embodies theories of cognition. During the Big Ears Festival, Iyer discussed the profound act of listening, highlighting both its historical and present significance. He believes in the transformative power of music to foster understanding and empathy across cultures, ultimately expressing that true listening feels like a deep familial connection within the creative process.
"It feels like family... to really hear everything that's happening in the music and also hear what a person is saying and hear what they have to offer as a human being."
"I was acutely aware of the heart and soul in music – its capacity to create understanding and communication."
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