NEUROSCIENCE AND MUSIC

Luciano Fadiga, professor of Physiology University of Ferrara

Fedra Florit, pianist, artistic director Chamber Music Association Trieste

Paolo Manganotti, professor of Neurology University of Trieste, director Neurological Clinic ASUGI

Music engages a complex network of brain regions. Musical listening and practice can influence cognitive development, enhance neural plasticity, and exert therapeutic effects in clinical contexts, such as in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Studies on professional violinists and clarinetists have identified a true audio-visual-motor mirror neuron system. The relationship between music and humans remains one of the highest forms of human expression and continues to be a profound mystery to explore and discuss.