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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000002.txt from 2005/03

From: Oboeeee@-----.com
Subj: [DR-L] Quote of the Day
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 20:27:42 -0500


"As in politics, it is seldom that conducting attracts genius. It is the
construction of a career and the exploitation of personal
characteristics, rather than a calling in which precisely formed
knowledge is employed. A conductor can be less capable of his work
than can the musicians that play for him. He is conceded a position in
the music world that is out of all proportion to his true worth. Among
these people, the ability to carry on power politics is as common as
the sickness of egoism. Under the auspices of an unknowing public,
these peculiar characters flourish like weeds under a tropical sun."

-Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) Russian composer and conductor

*This quote was sent to me today by a friend on the list (you know who you
are). :-) We were unable to verify the authenticity. While the author may be
questionable, the quote speaks for itself. Enjoy!

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