I hope my recordings of my own works won't inhibit other people's performances. The brutal fact is that one doesn't always get the exact tempo one wants, although one improves with experience.
Aaron CoplandRead
So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living form will accompany and sustain it and give it expressive meaning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music is an essential part of the human experience, providing expression and support for the human spirit.
This quote by Aaron Copland emphasizes the enduring relationship between music and humanity. It suggests that as long as humans exist, music will continue to play an important role in expressing emotions and experiences, offering comfort and meaning to life. It underscores the idea that music is not just an art form but a fundamental aspect of human culture and spirit.
Themes
MusicHuman SpiritExpressionArtMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of the arts in education, one could use this quote to highlight music's role in human development.
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