“Most people use music as a couch; they want to be pillowed on it, relaxed and consoled for the stress of daily living. But serious music was never meant to be soporific.” PeopleWantUseWisdomMusicSeriousStressPianoMeant To BeRelaxedCouchesPlaying MusicInspirational MusicDaily LivingMusic LifeMusic And LifeMusic Is Life Author:Aaron Copland
“I hope my recordings of my own works won't inhibit other people's performances. The brutal fact is that one doesn't always get the exact tempo one wants, although one improves with experience.” PeopleWantFactsMy OwnPerformancesBrutalTempo Author:Aaron Copland
“You may feel depressed, but it can't be so depressing that you can't move. No, I would say that people create in moments when they are elated about expressing their depression!” PeopleFeelsMayMomentsMovingDepressing Author:Aaron Copland