I once believed that I possessed creative talent, but I have given up this idea; a woman must not desire to compose — there has never yet been one able to do it. Should I expect to be the one?
Clara SchumannRead
Composing gives me great pleasure... there is nothing that surpasses the joy of creation, if only because through it one wins hours of self-forgetfulness, when one lives in a world of sound.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The joy of creation in music allows one to escape from reality and experience deep fulfillment.
Clara Schumann expresses the profound pleasure and fulfillment that comes from composing music. She highlights the idea that through the act of creation, one can experience a transcendent state of self-forgetfulness, immersing oneself in the beauty of sound and artistry, which provides a unique joy that surpasses other experiences.
Themes
CreationMusicJoyArtSelf-Forgetfulness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a music composition workshop to inspire budding composers.
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