Straight-away the ideas flow in upon me, directly from God, and not only do I see distinct themes in my mind's eye, but they are clothed in the right forms, harmonies, and orchestration.
Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind. - Johannes Brahms
Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.
- Johannes Brahms
It is a real pleasure to see music so bright and spontaneous expressed with corresponding ease and grace. - Johannes Brahms
It is a real pleasure to see music so bright and spontaneous expressed with corresponding ease and grace.
Study Bach. There you will find everything. - Johannes Brahms
Study Bach. There you will find everything.
The idea comes to me from outside of me - and is like a gift. I then take the idea and make it my own - that is where the skill lies. - Johannes Brahms
The idea comes to me from outside of me - and is like a gift. I then take the idea and make it my own - that is where the skill lies.
Reviewer: 'One of your themes was very similar to one of Beethoven's!' Brahms replied, 'Of course it is. Everyone steals - the important thing is to … - Johannes Brahms
Reviewer: 'One of your themes was very similar to one of Beethoven's!' Brahms replied, 'Of course it is. Everyone steals - the important thing is to …
If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon. - Johannes Brahms
If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.
It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table. - Johannes Brahms
It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table.
If we cannot write with the beauty of Mozart, let us at least try to write with his purity. - Johannes Brahms
If we cannot write with the beauty of Mozart, let us at least try to write with his purity.
It is not hard to compose but it is wonderfully hard to let the superfluous notes fall under the table. . . So many melodies fly about, one must be c… - Johannes Brahms
It is not hard to compose but it is wonderfully hard to let the superfluous notes fall under the table. . . So many melodies fly about, one must be c…
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