Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Response to Parallels and Paradoxes
I understand that Edward Said had a profound impact on the lives of others but the extent to which his influence changed the world is remarkable. His questions examining Orientalism a term in which he pioneered will forever be studied and analyzed. He also is the most forceful and impassioned commentator on the endlessly complex conflicts in the Middle East. The fact that he can have such a lasting impression as well as numerous musical essays, is amazing and creative. In addition, Daniel Barenboim "is a central figure in the musical world." Breaking the barriers with Edward Said, Barneboim is the first and most prominent Israeli musician ever to perform in the Palestinian West Bank. The numerous public manifestations the two of them put together is a true interpretation that that it is possible for Palestinians and Isrealis to come together.
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I also thought that Edward Said and Daniel Barenboim's public collaboration and obvious friendship is a great example of how Palestinians and Israelis can come together. There are so many things that add to the division and it is refreshing to see two adults coming together and rising above all of the circumstances to do something productive and inspirational.
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