From Mao to Mozart

So, I watched this awe-inspiring video called Mao to Mozart which is a documentary of Isaac Stern's visit to China.

You can watch it HERE.

In any case, I found the part where they talked about the cultural revolution especially interesting since my parents actually went through that. It's ironic that the movement is supposed to keep China focused on its own, inner culture, yet by the end of it, nothing really remained. There's no preservation of China's own culture nor is there growth in China's understanding of western culture.

It depresses me so much to see so many talented kids who are just so technical. It's like they don't even understand the meaning of music - and it's not that they can't understand it, but they're just raised to believe that technical skills reign supreme. And although this problem is better in this day and age, it's still very prevalent. I just suddenly feel so...thankful that Isaac Stern visited China. I think it's just such a wonderful opportunity for all those people

'Til Next Time

TM

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