Assets Quote by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
“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.”
About This Quote
Critiques musicians who rely solely on technical skill without emotional depth.
In simple terms: Technique alone isn’t enough.
Cultivate feeling alongside skill.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- performance training
- music education
- concert programming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can performers connect emotionally?
- What practices deepen musical feeling?
Technical mastery can be hollow without soul.