Explore Quotes by George Crumb

If we look at music history closely, it is not difficult to isolate certain elements of great potency which were to nourish the art of music for decades, if not centuries.

Although technical discussions are interesting to composers, I suspect that the truly magical and spiritual powers of music arise from deeper levels of our psyche.

Music might be defined as a system of proportions in the service of a spiritual impulse

As interesting as that music can occasionally be, I don't think it really replaces the other.

I am optimistic about the future of music.

I frequently hear our present period described as uncertain, confused, chaotic.

I pick up the New York Times or Time and it's talking about the latest rock group, which I'm sure is exciting to some people, but it neglects a huge area of music.