Destination Quote by Aaron Copland
“A great symphony is a man-made Mississippi down which we irresistibly flow from the instant of our leave-taking to a long forseen destination.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Symphony of the American Landscape”, 1945
He likens a symphony to a river, suggesting music guides listeners from departure to an anticipated destination.
In simple terms: Music guides listeners like a river to a destination.
Listen for the journey in music.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- concert listening
- study of composition
- road trips
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does this river metaphor evoke?
- How does a destination shape the listening experience?
May be overly romanticized.