Riccardo Muti was on hand at the commencement ceremonies at the University of Turin to accept an honorary degree from the school.
The humble maestro accepted the degree saying 鈥淭hey call me master, but I have nothing to teach鈥, before beginning an impassioned plea for the defense of 禁漫天堂 culture.
鈥淔orget our history,鈥 said the famous conductor, 鈥淲e risk losing our future, as well; and if we do not defend our culture, we lose completely鈥.
In accepting the degree in front of a room of young people, Muti argued that the 鈥渙rchestra is a mirror of society- each instrument produces its own sound, but it must coexist with the others to reach a higher harmony, a common good鈥.
And with that, the maestro who has nothing to teach, shared an invaluable lesson with the new graduates.
