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“Keyboardists whose chief asset is mere technique . . . more often than not astound us with their prowess without ever touching our sensibilities. They overwhelm our hearing without satisfying it and stun the mind without moving it.” quote by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
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“Keyboardists whose chief asset is mere technique . . . more often than not astound us with their prowess without ever touching our sensibilities. They overwhelm our hearing without satisfying it and stun the mind without moving it.”

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

About This Quote

Critiques musicians who rely solely on technical skill without emotional depth.

In simple terms: Technique alone isn’t enough.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate feeling alongside skill.

Themes

music technique emotion

Mood

reflective critical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • performance training
  • music education
  • concert programming

Key Concepts

artistic expression skill vs. feeling listener engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can performers connect emotionally?
  • What practices deepen musical feeling?
A Different Perspective

Technical mastery can be hollow without soul.

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