In this sometimes-turbulent world of social, political, and economic tensions, nations commonly turn inward focusing on their own interests. When confronted with strife, nations all too often cocoon into a defensive posture and focus on their own agendas–that can be a negative position.
However, an “inward focus” can also be a very good thing: one that instills in the hearts of citizens those attributes of their society that makes their country unique and colorful! In music, we simply call this trait “nationalism,” i.e. when composers focus on folk dances or musical genres that have either emanated from or are associated with their particular culture, e.g. German dances, Polish or Bohemian polkas, American jazz, South and Central American “Latin infused music.”
This season will focus on music from three distinct countries: America, France, and Italy. As we focus on music that composers from these three countries offer, perhaps we can also appreciate what makes each country wonderfully unique in this world.
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