Skip to content

End Quote by Esa-Pekka Salonen

“When we're at the end of The Rite of Spring or of a Bruckner symphony, I want people to feel the music physically.” quote by Esa-Pekka Salonen
Download Open image
“When we're at the end of The Rite of Spring or of a Bruckner symphony, I want people to feel the music physically.”

Esa-Pekka Salonen

About This Quote

Source Interview: Classical Music Magazine, 2019

Music should be felt physically, not just heard, especially after powerful works like The Rite of Spring.

In simple terms: Music should be felt physically.

Key Takeaway

Seek physical connection to music.

Themes

music emotion performance

Mood

energetic passionate

Type

artistic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • concert attendance
  • music therapy
  • dance
  • education

Key Concepts

embodiment aesthetic experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does physical feeling enhance musical appreciation?
  • Can you translate this feeling into other art forms?
A Different Perspective

Not all listeners can physically feel music; cultural differences.

4.2 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Esa-Pekka Salonen

Explore all 81 Esa-Pekka Salonen quotes

More End quotes

Browse all 7,862 End quotes