Anything Quote by John Cho
“I wanted to do 'Manzanar' because I'd never done anything like it before. The spoken word there is between a drama and an essay, and I'd never worked in concert with an orchestra.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion on Manzanar performance, 2022
He chose the Manzanar piece to explore new artistic territory, blending spoken word with orchestral music.
In simple terms: He wanted to try something new with orchestra.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unfamiliar creative collaborations.
Themes
creativity
exploration
artistic growth
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
artistic
experimental
When to use this quote
- concert planning
- personal artistic development
- collaborative projects
Key Concepts
interdisciplinary performance
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What new medium could you combine with your work?
- How does stepping into unknown enhance skill?
A Different Perspective
May lack audience familiarity with hybrid format.
