Music and Ideas at TEDWomen

Angella Ahn introduces a musical performance at TEDWomen, featuring 'Skylife' by David Balakrishnan and 'Oblivion' by Astor Piazzolla. She discusses Piazzolla's belief in music from the heart during a time when atonal music was prevalent. The performance highlights the beauty and emotion in Piazzolla's compositions.

Who composed the piece 'Skylife' that was performed at the beginning of the event?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Astor Piazzolla

• David Balakrishnan

• Ludwig van Beethoven

What was Astor Piazzolla's belief about music during the mid-20th century?

• Music should be electronic

• Music should be from the heart

• Music should be atonal

• Music should be twelve-tone

Which musical style was more popular than 'music from the heart' in the classical world during Piazzolla's time?

• Jazz

• Atonal and twelve-tone

• Romantic

• Baroque

What is the title of the piece by Astor Piazzolla that was performed after the introduction?

• Oblivion

• La Cumparsita

• Adios Nonino

• Libertango

Where was the event, where Angella Ahn performed, held?

• Royal Albert Hall

• Sydney Opera House

• Carnegie Hall

• TEDWomen