Audience Quote by Hilary Hahn
“What I do is creative. It doesn't seem like that when I'm playing a piece that was written in the past, but the score is just the outline and everything in it is relative. The key is to make this piece written by someone else belong to you and then connect to the audience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR Music, 2015
Creative performance transforms existing works into personal expression, engaging listeners through connection.
In simple terms: Playing old music can feel fresh when you make it yours.
Key Takeaway
Make the piece yours and connect with audience.
Themes
creativity
interpretation
connection
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
musical
educational
When to use this quote
- concert performance
- recording
- teaching
- rehearsal
- personal practice
Key Concepts
musical ownership
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal expression with fidelity?
- What does audience connection mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the composer’s original intent.
![“Take a play that you like but you think is flawed, and see if you can improve it and turn it into a musical. [...] Then make up your own story.” quote by Stephen Sondheim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/085/stephen-sondheim-1556_flawed_take-a-play-that-you-like-but-you-think_1826258.jpg)
