Had Ludwig van not been around, the world would have a different sound.
Tag: composers
New standards
The other year's crush was completely unnecessary.
Hindemith on the importance of conscious composition
"Although the creative process in its highest stages may always remain hidden from human comprehension, as may the mysterious source of artistic work in general, yet the dividing point between conscious and unconscious work can be raised to an extraordinary degree." - Paul Hindemith
Copland on composers
I felt moved by Copland's writing on the relationship between a composer and their music. I've shared the excerpt to which I'm referring here.
The problem with Music
If you've respect for your happiness...