CLEAN : Terence Blanchard the jazz trumpeter making opera history

The transcript discusses the global impact of music, the honor and mixed emotions of being the first African American composer to have an opera, and the broader cultural implications of this achievement. It highlights the ongoing struggle for progress in the United States and the role of art in making cultural statements. The speaker also shares the experience of collaborative storytelling and the growth it brings.

What mixed emotions does the speaker express about being the first African American composer to have an opera performed?

• Joy and excitement

• Honor and acknowledgment of not being the first qualified

• Honor and recognition

• Pride and satisfaction

What does the speaker suggest about the state of art and society in the United States?

• It is stagnant and unchanging

• It is fully progressive and without issues

• It is a progressive experiment with ongoing challenges

• It is regressive and moving backward

How does the speaker describe the impact of their work on societal progress?

• As a step backward

• As a minor contribution

• As irrelevant to societal issues

• As a statement of moving forward

What aspect of creating an opera does the speaker find particularly rewarding?

• Collaborating with other artists

• Ignoring cinematic elements

• Focusing solely on the music

• Working alone on the project

How has the speaker's experience with opera creation influenced their personal growth?

• It has made them more independent

• It has expanded their growth in unexpected ways

• It has had no impact on their growth

• It has limited their artistic vision