Art is more privileged than politics

Throughout the history of humanity, there has been a disaccord between artists and politicians. This is in their nature. The criticism of artists carries the seeds of ideas towards our future.

It has always been the names of the artists that stand out in a country's history.

Some want them to remain distant to politics, but in fact, they can make political criticism as citizens.

Furthermore, their opinions are very important because they think on a "world scale."

Look at the kind of warning De Gaulle gives—one of the legendary names of France—to the people who reflect their discomfort on the criticisms of Jean-Paul Sartre:  "Sartre is France."

You may have come across the news that Venezuela's famous musician Gustavo Dudamel's U.S. tour is canceled.

It was obstructed by President Nicolas Maduro. Dudamel's statements against Maduro with regard to the latest events, are shown as the reason for this obstacle.

I remember countries by the names of their famous artists and not by the names of their presidents because they are the ones who will make history and their countries will become eternal by their names.

I listened to Gustavo Dudamel in Istanbul, met him and spoke with him.

His life is full of qualities, which must be taken as an example on many aspects.

The 36-year-old conductor conducted an orchestra on Aug. 9, 2011 at a venue under the Galata Tower.

He was trained in a music project called "El Sistema." Today, he is also the conductor of that orchestra.

He has brought many poor children into the music world with this project.

Taking that project as an example, the "Music Orchestra for Peace" is formed of children in Turkey who cannot receive...