What a great discussion! Only goes to show, once again, that there is no right or wrong, when it comes to arts, specifically the performing arts. It's all a matter of taste. There is no "pure" anything, anymore, but there is a lot of argument about who is "more pure," than someone else.
I think that creative artists follow their muse. They have a foundation in, but are not bound by, cultural origin, tradition, or what others in their particular field think. The technical artists, for lack of a better term at hand, may be excellent performers or teachers, but are not driven toward innovation. I submit that it is the technical artist who does the most to preserve the "original" art form, and pass it on to the next generation. and the creative artist who drives the art form into new territory, sometimes with brilliant results, sometimes not.
I think that despite the probably age old argument that rages here on OD.net, both are needed. However, because of their primary concern with tradition, it may be more difficult for the technical artist to accept the need for the creative artist, than vice versa.
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