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Philosophers who were composers?


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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:




  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
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  • Nietzsche of course :)

    – Joseph Weissman
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  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

    – Geremia
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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:




  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
    (source)









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  • Nietzsche of course :)

    – Joseph Weissman
    3 hours ago











  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

    – Geremia
    2 hours ago













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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:




  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
    (source)









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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:




  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
    (source)






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  • Nietzsche of course :)

    – Joseph Weissman
    3 hours ago











  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

    – Geremia
    2 hours ago

















  • Nietzsche of course :)

    – Joseph Weissman
    3 hours ago











  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

    – Geremia
    2 hours ago
















Nietzsche of course :)

– Joseph Weissman
3 hours ago





Nietzsche of course :)

– Joseph Weissman
3 hours ago













@JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

– Geremia
2 hours ago





@JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

– Geremia
2 hours ago










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In addition to Nietzsche:




Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube




Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






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  • Did not know about Adorno!

    – Conifold
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  • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

    – Nick R
    2 hours ago


















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Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




However, I could not find a list of these compositions.




Sweetman, B. "Gabriel Marcel". Retrieved April 23, 2019 from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Honore-Marcel





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    In addition to Nietzsche:




    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube




    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






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    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
      2 hours ago











    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago















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    In addition to Nietzsche:




    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube




    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






    share|improve this answer























    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
      2 hours ago











    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago













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    In addition to Nietzsche:




    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube




    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






    share|improve this answer













    In addition to Nietzsche:




    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube




    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube







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    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
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    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago

















    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
      2 hours ago











    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago
















    Did not know about Adorno!

    – Conifold
    2 hours ago





    Did not know about Adorno!

    – Conifold
    2 hours ago













    @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

    – Nick R
    2 hours ago





    @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

    – Nick R
    2 hours ago











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    Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




    He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




    However, I could not find a list of these compositions.




    Sweetman, B. "Gabriel Marcel". Retrieved April 23, 2019 from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Honore-Marcel





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      Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




      He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




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        He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




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