Dr. Florian Leitmeir is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Classical Archaeology at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. His research focuses on ancient portraits, the reception of antiquity, and the music of the Greco-Roman world.
What did life in ancient Rome sound like? Were gladiatorial games in the amphitheater really accompanied by organ music? Which instruments set the rhythm on the battlefield, and what music was played during religious ceremonies or festive occasions?
This lecture takes visitors on a fascinating auditory journey into the world of the Romans. It introduces the most important musical instruments of antiquity and their significance in social life. Whether during religious rituals, public festivals, military campaigns, or in private daily life, music was an integral part of Roman life.
Look forward to exciting insights into the soundscape of a bygone era and discover which instruments have survived to this day and how their use has changed over the centuries.
Admission is free.
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