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CONCLUSION
As
a partisan of progress, and conscious of the necessity for
the traditional music to evolve, I sincerely hope that the
Vietnamese traditional music can adapt itself to the new condition
of modern life without affecting its essence. Every innovation
in a tradition must be brought about willingly, and by crafted
masters of the traditional music. It is indispensable and
in my opinion, that the qualified authorities must shoulder
their cultural responsibility, takes steps to perpetuate the
tradition. They must also review the position of the traditional
musicians, foster musical research, encourage the study of
traditional music, and reorganize the school of music. If
Vietnamese music can maintain the interest of society, it
can eventually take its rightful place in World culture. When
this happens, it could provide a better living for Vietnamese
musicians, and the young generation will no longer hesitate
to devote themselves to the study of their own art. But if
the music cannot survive, it is safe to say that Vietnam,
and indeed the World will have lost one of the Greatest Musical
Forms.
Carbondale,
October 19, 1970
NGUYEN
VINH BAO
Artist-musician
Former Prof. at Saigon National Conservatory of music -1956-1964
Visiting Prof. at Southern Illinois University - 1970 -1972
Lute-Craftsman
Phone:
843.0454
Email : vb1908@gmail.com
