Unconquered Peaks

Conspiracy theories are a hot topic at the moment with cases such as Paloma Shemirani circulating the media once again this October. This is not a new occurrence. They have been prominent in cultures for centuries, such as Flat Earthers appearing in the late 1800s, and even dating back to Ancient Rome with rumours about the death of emperor Nero in 68 AD. Stereotypes around conspiracy theorists tend to label these individuals as uneducated or mentally unwell. However, lesser known psychological factors also tend to play a crucial role.

What do John Coltrane, G.F. Handel, and Pyotr Tchaikovsky have in common? Apart from the obvious topic of music, they all integrated improvisatory techniques into their works. You may not think it, but improvising musically has been in use since the 10th century.