My future is in my past and my past is my present. I must now make the present my future.
Vladimir HorowitzRead
I may play the same program from one recital to the next, but I will play it differently, and because it is always different, it is always new.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every performance of a piece can be unique, reflecting personal growth and interpretation.
Vladimir Horowitz's quote emphasizes the idea that even when performing the same piece of music repeatedly, each rendition holds a new perspective and freshness due to the artist's evolving interpretation and emotional state. It highlights the intrinsic value of artistic expression and the dynamic nature of performance art.
Themes
PerformanceMusicArtInterpretationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a music masterclass, a teacher might quote this to emphasize the importance of personal interpretation.
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