AUTHOR

Andrew Olsen

Andrew holds a PhD in Musicology. He has a wondering and wandering mind—when the wanderlust strikes, you'll find him exploring museums, galleries, and attending concerts. Andrew is keenly interested in art history, literature, opera, and other exciting topics. As an independent scholar, he delves into metamodernism as a current and developing theory-philosophy. Additionally, his work investigates the intersectional and intertextual relationships among art, literature, and music. He is a proud cat and believes where there is tea (or coffee), there is hope. He likes to keep his hands busy with knitting and Tunisian crochet in his free time. Aside from his computer, his favorite writing instruments are a well-balanced pencil or a quality fountain pen to write with in his numerous notebooks.

Education:North-West University – Potchefstroom Campus, 2023PhD MusicologyExpertise:

Music

Music History

Religious Studies

Opera

Metamodernism

Member since: Feb 15, 2024Location: South AfricaPublished posts: 14

Articles by Andrew Olsen

The Music of the Romantic Era (with Examples)

Understanding Franz Liszt in 5 Compositions

Apart from his cult-like status, Franz Liszt was one of the Romantic Era’s most influential composers and performers whose impact can still be heard today.

4 Must-Read Works by Edgar Allan Poe (& Why You Should Read Them)

Edgar Allan Poe was a master of Gothic literature. Although his stories are filled with gloom and mystery, they also contain universal truths.

Understanding Philip Glass in 5 Compositions

Delve into five compositions spanning Philip Glass’s compositional career to understand how the avant-garde minimalist master changed the musical landscape.

Baroque Music: Contrast and Drama

Instrumental music gained prominence over its vocal counterpart, leaving the Renaissance behind. “Drama” and “contrast” are the two key phrases that summarize Baroque music.