Resonance with Andrew: 'Singing trees' — Thursday

from Intermezzo · host Christy L'Esperance

What are we really hearing when leaves rustle in the wind? In this episode, we explore psithurism—the whispering song of leaves vibrating at their natural frequencies—and discover how nature, science, and even Wagner’s music capture this quiet symphony. Music in this episode: Wagner: "Forest Murmurs" from "Siegfried"

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