Classical Music Quotes

170 quotes by 143 authors

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
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
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
Classical music's ability to translate emotional themes is fantastic. — Alan Price
Obviously classical music tends to be stuff that is usually at least a hundred years old. — Steve Hackett
I've making videos since I was seventeen I was originally discollecting vintage hmmm... footages from different archives and setting moving pictures to classical music clips… — Lana Del Rey
I only knew classical music, which to me was the only true music. The only way I could survive at the bar was to mix… — Nina Simone
There is no essential difference between classical and popular music. Music is music. I want to communicate with the listener who finds Indian classical music… — Amjad Ali Khan
I'm sure there are a few things in my CD collection that might surprise people. I like classical music, the blues, and I'm a big… — Brad Paisley
I don't know if it's a sign of all the chaos that is happening out there or not, but I've lately craved the structure and… — Helen Reddy
It's America's classical music ... this becomes our tradition ... the bottom line of any country in the world is what did we contribute to… — Louis Armstrong
It is so important for people at a young age to be invited to embrace classical music and opera. — Luciano Pavarotti
I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal. I play basketball and try to go diving at least once a year. I don't really… — Alan Dean Foster
Classical music is a special taste like Greek language or pre-Columbian archeology, not a common culture of reciprocal communication and psychological shorthand. — Allan Bloom
Maybe I'm genetically more inclined to music - but the music I make is so far removed from Indian classical music. I grew up in… — Norah Jones
Listening to classical music is a journey not a state; it's an activity not a meditation. — Armando Iannucci

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