I believe in roots, in associations, in backgrounds, in personal relationships. I want my music to be of use to people, to please them ... I do not write for posterity.
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Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951), on Free Speech ::
Art is from the outset naturally not for the people. But one wants to force it to be. Everyone is supposed to have their say. For the new bliss consists of the right to speak: free speech! Oh God!
Feruccio Busoni (1866-1924), on Banality:
Do not be afraid of banality.
Ashley Thomson 