Thursday, January 8, 2009
Social Experiment: Recognizing Beauty
Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world played one of the most intricate pieces ever
written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars in a Metro Station in DC. However, his identity was left incognito so that the public would play subject to a social experiment setup by the Washington Post. He played six Bach pieces over the span of 45 minutes. Days earlier, Bell sold out a concert in Boston with seats averaging $100 a piece.
Do we recognize beauty for what it is? What do we miss when we are consumed by the daily rush?
Link to the original article here.
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There is so much raw talent that goes to waste.. I think of all the brilliant artists that play instruments in the underground subway stations and are living below the poverty line. They probably make $70/day. So I wouldn't feel too bad Mr. Bell did not get much recognition.
ReplyDeleteBut it is true we live in such a busy, overstimulating society that we miss the the beauty in life. That is, if classical and violins are your perception of the "best musician in the world".