All works of art are commissioned in the sense that no artist can create one by a simple act of will but must wait until what he believes to be a good idea for a work comes to him.
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As an artist your first loyalty is to your art. Unless this is the case, you’re going to be a second-rate artist
As an artist your first loyalty is to your art. Unless this is the case, you’re going to be a second-rate artist.
Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul
Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul.
No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist
No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears form the eyes of woman
Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears form the eyes of woman.
True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time
True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.
Music’s staying power is a function of how timeless the lyrics, song and production are
Music’s staying power is a function of how timeless the lyrics, song and production are.
Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune
Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune.
Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak
Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.