Both parents were very encouraging - especially my father. My father thought the sun rose and set with me. Neither one had a musical background or any musical talent. They liked classical music, but neither could carry a tune.
I just have to take my chances like any other composer. - Gordon Getty
I just have to take my chances like any other composer.
- Gordon Getty
I don't think events in your life affect your music. - Gordon Getty
I don't think events in your life affect your music.
My father was so much more than an accomplished businessman. - Gordon Getty
My father was so much more than an accomplished businessman.
Both parents were very encouraging - especially my father. My father thought the sun rose and set with me. Neither one had a musical background or an… - Gordon Getty
Both parents were very encouraging - especially my father. My father thought the sun rose and set with me. Neither one had a musical background or an…
I do not think that music keeps evolving. It evolved through Bach; since then, in my humble opinion, all the innovations added nothing. - Gordon Getty
I do not think that music keeps evolving. It evolved through Bach; since then, in my humble opinion, all the innovations added nothing.
My music is all about an idealistic human personality. I have 19th-century ideals. - Gordon Getty
My music is all about an idealistic human personality. I have 19th-century ideals.
Nicolette, Kendalle, and Alexandra are my children. Their mother, Cynthia Beck, and I, love them very much. - Gordon Getty
Nicolette, Kendalle, and Alexandra are my children. Their mother, Cynthia Beck, and I, love them very much.
Ive managed to dodge the curse. Not all my family have. Of course, music helped me - music is all about civilization, about something worthwhile. Its… - Gordon Getty
Ive managed to dodge the curse. Not all my family have. Of course, music helped me - music is all about civilization, about something worthwhile. Its…
When my opera Plump Jack was performed in 1989, my first piano teacher sent me something that I'd composed when I was four. I remember I played it, a… - Gordon Getty
When my opera Plump Jack was performed in 1989, my first piano teacher sent me something that I'd composed when I was four. I remember I played it, a…
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