avatarAgnes Laurens

Summary

The website content discusses the profound impact of the arts, emphasizing the joy and connection experienced when sharing artistic endeavors with others, as highlighted by violinist Nicola Benedetti's recognition with a CBE.

Abstract

The article reflects on the intrinsic value of the arts, as exemplified by the honor bestowed upon Nicola Benedetti, a renowned violinist, who was recognized with a CBE for her contributions to the arts. It delves into the unspoken benefits of engaging with music and the arts, noting how such involvement fosters a sense of community, emotional fulfillment, and a connection to a higher purpose. The piece underscores the beauty of communal artistic expression and the powerful bond it creates among strangers, advocating for the importance of investing in and paying attention to the arts. The author also shares personal experiences of performing with an orchestra and the emotional journey of presenting one's art to an audience of unknown individuals, expressing gratitude to Benedetti for inspiring a deeper appreciation for the shared experience of art.

Opinions

  • Nicola Benedetti's CBE recognition is seen as a meaningful public acknowledgment that encourages further dedication to the arts.
  • The author believes that the act of creating and sharing art transcends personal connections, fostering a sense of community among strangers.
  • There is an acknowledgment of the emotional intensity and fulfillment that comes from performing arts, such as music, with others.
  • The article suggests that the process of making art is enriched by the support of family and friends, making the artist more comfortable with their work.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process of sharing one's art publicly and the significance of knowing the audience and collaborators involved.
  • The piece concludes with the opinion that engaging with the arts, both with familiar people and strangers, contributes positively to one's well-being, freedom, and

Worth being involved with any kind of arts

I have read on the Facebook page of one of the greatest violinist in the world — Nicola Benedetti (from United Kingdom) — received an honour for CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).

We often hear about the unintended benefits of studying music. We are also told that an education inclusive of the arts develops character. But, let’s consider the simple and profound beauty of just seeing and hearing people playing and singing together, and offering something personal to an audience full of strangers? I have so many times, witnessed the fulfilment, heightened emotion and sense of community this collective action produces. It shakes us out of routine and connects us with higher purpose. It is a truly beautiful, wondrous thing, worthy of our attention and our investment. — Nicola Benedetti

She is so damn right. I have this witnessed as well when I played my concerts as an amateur violinist with my orchestra. The beauty to share this with totally strangers is amazing. People you actually don’t know and you’re connected through the arts. Now I just realized that you are in a room full of strangers when you’re showing the final product of your art. Listening to you, looking to your work, hearing your interpretation of music you play, reading the book you wrote.

Photo by Vlah Dumitru on Unsplash

Normally you’re with your fellow artists. People you know and be with during the proces of making arts. There are so many emotion getting through me right now, just because of a room full of strangers I don’t know you show your final product… That scares me and at the same time it is amazing to be with them and show them what you made. I like to be familiar with people I know and being in a room with them. And I realize now that I have been in a room with strangers a lot of times. And being comfortable with that, but always thought it scared me…

Thank you Nicola Benedetti for the reminder to celebrate the arts with people we don’t know, to feel connected with strangers through the familiar with the arts we’re making and share the beauty and joy of it, with strangers. And yes, being with fellow and strangers to share and make the arts together is important for our well-being. You feel free, you feel connected, you feel peaceful.

Some tips for being comfortable with fellows and strangers enjoying your arts:

  • Love what kind of arts you’re making: the most important part is do what you love to do. Otherwise you aren’t comfortable with this.
  • Know well what your arts means, like practising the music you play, the area of your landscape painting, the poem you wrote.
  • Let your family and friends get through the process with your arts, so you’re more confortable with it. And get them behind your arts…
  • When your arts will be public, then know exactly who is involved and how.
  • When the day it there: ENJOY IT!!
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