The Great Animal Orchestra - Soundscape and Poetry Performance

Explore the intersection of soundscapes and poetry in this captivating performance and dialogue featuring Bernie Krause, author of "The Great Animal Orchestra," and Jonathan Skinner, poet and founding editor of Ecopoetics. Delve into the endangered realms of cross-species communication as the speakers present recorded soundscapes and poetic responses, discussing the relationship between art and nature. Discover a diverse range of topics, including glaciers, mechanical rattles, the concept of soundscapes, musical staff, Lincoln Meadow, coral reefs, beaver dams, whistlers, human connection to nature, Vivaldi's expression of spring, humpback whales, common parrots, Arctic environments, discrepant engagement, beast language, McClure's manifesto, and various poetic works. Gain insights into the importance of preserving natural soundscapes and the role of poetry in environmental awareness during this 1-hour and 38-minute event held at Harvard University's Vong Auditorium.