Singer Sarah Connolly argues that the UK is held in such high regard because of the strength of its arts culture. Neglect would be a ‘national disaster’, she says.
Britain is the envy of the world on many levels, punching so far above its weight in the arts, broadcasting and entertainment that it is a source of great puzzlement to us (and to the outside world) why there is not more recognition of this.
On Saturday, Marin Alsop, a great champion of children’s musical education (and wonderful conductor) said at the Last Night of the Proms [watch her speech on BBC iPlayer, one hour and eight minutes in – available until 19 October]:
"The power of music is to unite us and to bring out the best humanity has to offer... Keep reading on The Guardian
Britain is the envy of the world on many levels, punching so far above its weight in the arts, broadcasting and entertainment that it is a source of great puzzlement to us (and to the outside world) why there is not more recognition of this.
On Saturday, Marin Alsop, a great champion of children’s musical education (and wonderful conductor) said at the Last Night of the Proms [watch her speech on BBC iPlayer, one hour and eight minutes in – available until 19 October]:
"The power of music is to unite us and to bring out the best humanity has to offer... Keep reading on The Guardian