Abstract
This article traces the development of a 'contrapuntal' ethic in the work of the Palestinian-American literary critic Edward Said, and the application of this ethic through the formation of the youth orchestra, West-Eastern Divan, a project initiated by Said with the Argentinean-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim. It assesses what happens when a theoretical conception of music's ethical potential is used to intervene in the politically charged environment of the Middle East.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 121-129 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Australasian Music Research |
Volume | 9 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |