Research, Ideas, and Support for the Arts in a Global Society
In this China series, I began with the premise that an American orchestra’s trip to China could make an impact on both the American musicians and the Chinese audiences they performed for. In Part II, I’d like to share with you some findings to bolster that claim and some interesting data shared from our traveling […]
China is an interesting place – at once mysterious and frankly transparent, complex and profoundly simple. These polarities make spending time in China a challenging task, and a richly rewarding one. On my most recent trip to China, the now-familiar trek was compounded by added element of intrigue: this time, I would be accompanying an […]
Sound advice from clarinetist and musical ambassador Marcus Eley: “Remember whatever you do or say will be perceived as a view from America. Always smile. Finally, concentrate on the one element that transcends language – music.”
