Conductors' careers are made for the most part with 'Romantic' music. 'Classic' music eliminates the conductor; we do not remember him in it.
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My music is best understood by children and animals.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stravinsky suggests that the purity and instinctive nature of children and animals resonate more deeply with his music.
Igor Stravinsky implies that his music transcends intellectual barriers, finding its true appreciation in the innocent and unfiltered responses of children and animals. This perspective underscores the idea that art can be understood on a fundamental, emotional level rather than through complex analysis, highlighting the universal nature of music that can speak to the most innocent beings.
Themes
MusicChildrenAnimalsArtUnderstandingInnocence
In practice
Example use cases
A speech at a music festival highlighting the importance of reaching out to younger audiences.
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