My music is best understood by children and animals.
Igor StravinskyRead
We have a duty towards music, namely, to invent it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stravinsky emphasizes the responsibility of musicians to create and innovate within music.
In this quote, Igor Stravinsky expresses the belief that musicians are not just passive recipients of existing music, but rather have a vital role in the active creation and innovation of music. It suggests that every artist has the duty to contribute their unique voice and creativity to the art form, pushing the boundaries and enriching the cultural landscape through their inventions in music.
Themes
DutyMusicCreateInnovationArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the importance of creativity in arts, this quote can inspire young musicians.
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