The article titled ‘Barenboim’s Olympian Enterprise’ written by Richard Morrison was published in the ‘Australian’ newspaper in July of 2012. Outlining the significance of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, whilst reporting on the remarkable work of Daniel Barenboim. Morrison quotes Barenboim directly and writes the article from a view that undoubtedly supports the orchestra, leaving the reader wanting to discover more.
It outlines Barenboim is leading a very busy life and he himself acknowledges that he is getting older but notes the importance of today’s youth stating, “it’s a mistake to think that when you are old your relationship to young people is all one way. You learn from them as well. They force you to explain yourself.”
By highlighting Barenboim’s life Morrison gives the …show more content…
Only performing works by Beethoven a composer who is said to have taken the line of resistance which is very educational for musicians. (Aurther Schanbel).
Morrison uses questions forcing the reader to consider the orchestras purpose and Barenboim’s personal motifs. It can be said that several of the questions used hinder the main point and even lead the reader to question the main elements of the article.
One section questions the effectiveness of the orchestra in bridging the gap and although this is backed by a direct response from Barenboim, it weakens the effectiveness of the of the section.
There is another section where Morrison quotes another source strengthening Barenboim’s ideology of Beethoven’s music for an otherwise weak and subjective section.
Outlining the fantastic work of Daniel Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, overall the article is effective and informative. It appeals to and educates a wide audience of musicians and non-musicians from diverse backgrounds and a wide age
It outlines Barenboim is leading a very busy life and he himself acknowledges that he is getting older but notes the importance of today’s youth stating, “it’s a mistake to think that when you are old your relationship to young people is all one way. You learn from them as well. They force you to explain yourself.”
By highlighting Barenboim’s life Morrison gives the …show more content…
Only performing works by Beethoven a composer who is said to have taken the line of resistance which is very educational for musicians. (Aurther Schanbel).
Morrison uses questions forcing the reader to consider the orchestras purpose and Barenboim’s personal motifs. It can be said that several of the questions used hinder the main point and even lead the reader to question the main elements of the article.
One section questions the effectiveness of the orchestra in bridging the gap and although this is backed by a direct response from Barenboim, it weakens the effectiveness of the of the section.
There is another section where Morrison quotes another source strengthening Barenboim’s ideology of Beethoven’s music for an otherwise weak and subjective section.
Outlining the fantastic work of Daniel Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, overall the article is effective and informative. It appeals to and educates a wide audience of musicians and non-musicians from diverse backgrounds and a wide age