My music is best understood by children and animals.
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Conductors' careers are made for the most part with 'Romantic' music. 'Classic' music eliminates the conductor; we do not remember him in it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Romantic music highlights the conductor's role while classical music often overshadows it.
Igor Stravinsky's quote emphasizes the distinction between Romantic and Classical music, suggesting that a conductor's identity is more easily recognized in Romantic works. In contrast, Classical music tends to focus on the composition itself, making the conductor less memorable, as the music is more about the written notes and less about individual interpretation.
Themes
MusicConductorRomanticClassicalInterpretation
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on music appreciation, one might quote Stravinsky when discussing the roles of a conductor.
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