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When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to read more
When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to retain his amateur status. It is the thought of just such a listener that excites the composer in me.
[T]he music's pure algebra of enchantment.
[T]he music's pure algebra of enchantment.
Wagner's music has some wonderful moments but awful half hours.
Wagner's music has some wonderful moments but awful half hours.
Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
Without music, life is a journey through a desert.
Without music, life is a journey through a desert.
Music is love in search of a word.
Music is love in search of a word.
When words leave off, music begins.
When words leave off, music begins.
After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.
After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.