The Making of Worldscape through Collaborative Composition

• Main Author: Nakano, Koji, PH.D.
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2019
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/paha/vol9/iss1/4; https://archium.ateneo.edu/context/paha/article/1292/viewcontent/PAHA_209.1_204_20Features_20__20Nakano.pdf
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Excerpt: The experience of navigating deeply held cultural values in the process of composing a new piece was transformative. I realized not only that working with traditional musicians was a culturally sensitive process but that, in order to achieve true “confluence,” I must develop my own knowledge of their living tradition and cultural heritage. I also learned the value of developing strong relationships with the musicians. With their trust, I might inspire them to reach outside of their comfort zones to attempt something new and innovative. After establishing such mutual respect, I believe that the composer and performers can simultaneously share both a reverence for the tradition and an excitement for new possibilities inherent within the tradition.