Competition Quote by Paul Lansky

“I think you'll find a significant number of people who decide not to enter competitions because their music just won't fit in that world.” quote by Paul Lansky — Download Open image

“I think you'll find a significant number of people who decide not to enter competitions because their music just won't fit in that world.”

Paul Lansky

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I never thought that I would write orchestra music, but in fact I did write a group of orchestra pieces.

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If the music has a logic of its own - as I think my music has - an open-minded listener will apprehend and understand.

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Even today, I notice that some of my pieces are explicitly tonal; there are actually tonics and dominants. And then there are pieces that…

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It's always a thrill for me to see new versions of my pieces on YouTube.

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My perspective on the academic world is very favorable. I did certain kinds of things that I could never have done otherwise.

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