Funny Quote by Eugene Ormandy
“That's the way Stravinsky was. Bup, bup, bup, bup. The poor guy's dead now. Play it legato.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Shining, 1980
A comment on a musician's style, noting its mechanical repetition and the subject’s demise, urging a smoother performance.
In simple terms: Criticizes a repetitive style and suggests a smoother approach.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fluidity over rigidity.
Themes
music
performance
critique
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- orchestra rehearsal
- recording session
- live concert
- music education
Key Concepts
repetition
legato
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does changing tempo affect emotional impact?
- When is a smoother rendition preferable?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the artistic intent behind the original style.
![“[Phil wood] put on some [Igor] Stravinsky and say to follow the score, tell me to play me the opening to the Rite of Spring. Or, "I'm going to play you some 20th century obscure classical composer you don't know". Or, "Let's listen to some Charles Ives, let's sight read some Bartok violin duets"…” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee1/jon-gordon-1655_20th-century_phil-wood-put-on-some-igor-stravinsky-an_1463042.jpg)
