Classical Quotes

639 quotes by 529 authors

I kind of lost interest in the classical dance. I was very much interested in the modern choreography. — Mikhail Baryshnikov
Now that rock is turning 50, it's become classical in itself. It's interesting to see that development. — Bjork
I found the blues too limiting, and classical was too disciplined. — Ritchie Blackmore
Every so often, I feel I should graduate to classical music, properly. But the truth is, I'm more likely to listen to rock music. — Tony Blair
Classical music and pop are two different universes, each with its own difficulties, peculiarities, depth and artistic dignity. In Italy, I think there is a… — Andrea Bocelli
I did a pop album, 'Sogno,' in 1999. I think it's important to record another pop album because many people love pop music. By this… — Andrea Bocelli
Popularity gets up people's noses. But I understand the importance and the function of popular music. There is an artistic purpose. Popular music helps people… — Andrea Bocelli
Jazz stands for freedom. It's supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and don't be a perfectionist… — Dave Brubeck
When I was 20, Shostakovich was my favorite composer. I still find his Fifth Symphony wonderful, with its outstanding themes and rhythms. That's the piece… — Dave Brubeck
I loved 'Fantasia' as a kid because it filled me with wonder, enchantment and awe. It was my first real introduction into classical music. It… — Nicolas Cage
I call myself a liberal - a classical liberal as in John Stuart Mill. — Ayaan Hirsi Ali
We want to answer this classical question, who am I? So I think that most of our works are for art, or whatever we do,… — Paulo Coelho
I think doing variations on a classical theme is a dangerous thing to do. — Tori Amos
There's a richness to the old works if you look before the 1950s. The chord progressions and the language was more complicated, especially in the… — Tori Amos
Classical music only really came into my life in 1969. I wish I had heard classical music and church music when I was a teenager… — Ian Anderson
As a rule, my focus is on classical music, but I love jazz. I love everything, actually. — Julie Andrews
With classical ballet you are literally injuring yourself. — Marina Abramovic
I'm a classical type of guy. Whatever's out at that point in time, I like it. I just put my own twist on it, and… — Carmelo Anthony
From the heaviest of the heavy to classical to country, that's what I listen to, I listen to a variety and I enjoy good music,… — Tom Araya
The clever, albeit fragile, coalition against terrorism brought together by the U.S. government might be able to advance the transition from classical international law to… — Jurgen Habermas

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