Karim Wasfi. The Kaufman Center Website.
I cannot think of a better example of what the arts can mean to a nation than the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra lead by conductor and director, Karim Wasfi, who according to the Wall Street Journal, studied political science at Boston University.
The persistence and courage of the Orchestra is more than a point of pride, it demonstrates that the arts can play a leading role in the renewal of a nation.
