Beethoven Quote by Carolyn Keene
““Strauss! Oh yes, he was so-so. He wrote pretty music- The Blue Danube and Tales from the Vienna Woods. But what is that compared to Mozart?' Suddenly, Bess and George spotted Nancy coming towards them. 'Nancy!' the cousins chimed simultaneously and raced toward her. 'I see our bus driver is still at it.' Nancy grinned. 'All the way from Salzburg." George groaned. 'Did he run off the road again?' 'Not once but many times,' Bess said. 'It was awful. Once he got so angry because someone compared Beethoven to Mozart that he actually stopped the bus, ran outside, and shouted into the valley, Beethoven is a bore. Mozart is sublime. Over and over. The professor had to go out and drag him back to the bus.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mystery of the Blue Danube, 1935
A humorous anecdote contrasting composers' reputations, highlighting personal biases in music appreciation.
In simple terms: Music taste is subjective.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal bias in art.
Themes
humor
music
bias
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- concert listening
- music education
- debates on classics
Key Concepts
subjectivity
cultural taste
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we favor certain composers?
- How does personal experience shape taste?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex musical histories.
