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Advice To Young Musicians (1860) QUOTES

Advice To Young Musicians (1860) QUOTES

1 " Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art. "

― Robert Schumann , Advice To Young Musicians (1860)

2 " Look deeply into life, and study it as diligently as the other arts and sciences. "

― Robert Schumann , Advice To Young Musicians (1860)

3 " Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance; that is better than to play difficult pieces badly. "

― Robert Schumann , Advice To Young Musicians (1860)

4 " You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them. "

― Robert Schumann , Advice To Young Musicians (1860)

5 " If all would play first violin, we could not obtain an orchestra. Therefore esteem every musician in his place. "

― Robert Schumann , Advice To Young Musicians (1860)