“For me, the most important thing is the element of chance that is built into a live performance. The very great drawback of recorded sound is the fact that it is always the same. No matter how wonderful a recording is, I know that I couldn't live with it--even of my own music--with the same nuances forever.” KnowsImportantMatterFactsSoundChanceMy OwnForeverWonderfulElementsBuiltPerformancesImportant ThingsNuanceDrawbacksLive Performance Author:Aaron Copland
“Inspiration may be a form of superconsciousness, or perhaps of subconsciousness - I wouldn't know. But I am sure it is the antithesis of self-consciousness.” KnowsInspirationalMayArtSelfInspirationFormArtistConsciousnessDesignSelf ConsciousnessAntithesis Author:Aaron Copland
“If you want to know about the Sixties, play the music of The Beatles.” IfsKnowsWantPlaySixty Author:Aaron Copland
