"This American Jewish music is a new experience for us at least consciously"
- Neville Marriner
About this Quote
This quote by Neville Marriner speaks with the power of music to bring people together, regardless of their cultural backgrounds. Marriner is describing American Jewish music, which he and his audience might not have actually recognized with previously. He is recommending that, although they may not have understood it, they have been exposed to this music in some way. By listening to it consciously, they are now able to appreciate it in a new method. Marriner is highlighting the importance of being open to brand-new experiences, and how they can enrich our lives. He is also highlighting the appeal of music, and how it can bridge cultural divides. By listening to American Jewish music, Marriner and his audience have the ability to gain a better understanding of a culture that may have been unfamiliar to them in the past. This quote is a suggestion of the power of music to bring people together, and to open our minds to brand-new experiences.
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