Bach Quote by Eric Siblin
![“It [Bach's cello suites] is like a great diamond," said [Mischa] Maisky in a thick Russian accent, "with so many different cuts that reflect light in so many different ways.” quote by Eric Siblin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/31f/eric-siblin-79879_bach_it-bach-s-cello-suites-is-like-a-great-d_729251.jpg)
““It [Bach's cello suites] is like a great diamond," said [Mischa] Maisky in a thick Russian accent, "with so many different cuts that reflect light in so many different ways.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Music Lover's Guide to Classical Music, 2015
A comparison that highlights the complexity and brilliance of Bach's cello suites, likening them to a multifaceted diamond with many perspectives.
In simple terms: Bach's suites are complex and beautiful.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the depth of classical works.
Themes
music
art
complexity
Mood
reflective
appreciative
Type
descriptive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- listening to classical music
- studying music theory
- performing
- teaching music
Key Concepts
classical composition
interpretation
aesthetic appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor change your listening?
- What aspects of the music stand out to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary; personal taste influences perception.
![“How could anybody think of Bach as 'cold' when these [cello] suites seem to shine with the most glittering kind of poetry," Casals said. "As I got on with the study I discovered a new world of space and beauty... the feelings I experienced were among the purest and most intense in my artistic life!” quote by Pablo Casals according to Eric Siblin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/808/pablo-casals-according-to-eric_artistic_how-could-anybody-think-of-bach-as-cold_2641239.jpg)
![“They said [on a day show], oh, you can't do a Chinese accent. That's - and I said, I'm not doing a Chinese accent. I'm doing my friend's accent. And they said, yeah, you can't do that. And I said, OK, but can I do a Russian accent? And they said, yeah, yeah, of course, you can do that. I said, and…” quote by Trevor Noah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/037/trevor-noah-1603_accents_they-said-on-a-day-show-oh-you-can-t-do_1030437.jpg)
![“After three takes, [George Clooney] is like, 'We got it,' and I'm still thinking, 'I'm just getting used to this. I shouldn't have done it in a Russian accent.' No, he's great. He's a good guy.” quote by John Krasinski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/john-krasinski-4756_accents_after-three-takes-george-clooney-is-like_3032922.jpg)
