Admire Quote by Edvard Grieg
“In Bach, Beethoven and Wagner we admire principally the depth and energy of the human mind; in Mozart, the divine instinct.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Music and the Mind, 1905
Classical composers differ: some showcase human intellect, others express a transcendent, instinctive quality.
In simple terms: Some music shows intellect, some shows instinct.
Recognize both analytical and intuitive aspects in art.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- listening to symphonies
- studying composition
- teaching music theory
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which composers embody each trait for you?
Is this dichotomy oversimplified?