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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000009.txt from 2005/03
From: barbara trautwein <mzeztee@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Quote of the Day
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:49:43 -0500
Hey Janie,
I forwarded this to a conductor I know who wanted me to see if I could
see what steps were made to "verify the authenticity". Can you share
that with me?
Thanks!
Barbara
Oboeeee@-----.com wrote:
>
> "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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