Lydia Goehr

Lydia Goehr is a prominent philosopher known for her work in the aesthetics of music. She explores how our understanding of music is shaped by cultural contexts and traditions. Goehr is particularly famous for her argument that the meaning and value of a musical piece are not just in its sounds but also in the frameworks and intentions surrounding it. Her influential book, "The Imaginary Museum of Musical Works," questions the concept of music as a fixed object, suggesting instead that music is a dynamic and evolving experience shaped by listeners' perceptions and societal influences.