"But an innovation, to grow organically from within, has to be based on an intact tradition, so our idea is to bring together musicians who represent all these traditions, in workshops, festivals, and concerts, to see how we can connect with each other in music"
- Yo-Yo Ma
About this Quote
This quote by Yo-Yo Ma speaks with the importance of tradition in the development of innovation. He suggests that in order to create something new, it should be rooted in an existing custom. To do this, he proposes uniting artists from different customs in workshops, festivals, and concerts to explore how they can collaborate and develop something brand-new. This idea emphasizes the significance of partnership and connection in between various cultures and traditions in order to develop something brand-new and distinct. It also speaks to the power of music to bring individuals together and develop something that is higher than the sum of its parts. By uniting musicians from various backgrounds, Yo-Yo Ma is recommending that we can create something new and exciting that can be shared and taken pleasure in by all.
This quote is written / told by Yo-Yo Ma somewhere between October 7, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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