My mind and fingers have worked like the damned. Homer, the Bible, Plato, Locke, Lamartine, Chateaubriand, Beethoven, Bach, Hummel, Mozart, Weber are all around me. I study them. I devour them with fury.
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It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the desire to provide valuable guidance for future generations of pianists.
Franz Liszt highlights his deep commitment to the art of piano playing and the importance of sharing knowledge with future musicians. He aspires to create a legacy of useful instructions that would aid and inspire upcoming pianists, reflecting his dedication to education and the growth of the musical community.
Themes
EducationPianoLegacyInspirationKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a speech at a music education conference.
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