Ned Rorem Quotes

Composer

Ned Rorem is an American composer born on October 23, 1923. His unique musical style, blending classical and modern elements, has had a significant impact on the development of American music.

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Famous Ned Rorem Quotes

“Love is a mystery which, when solved, evaporates. The same holds for music.”

Love Is Music Mystery Singing

Author:Ned Rorem

“If music could be translated into human speech, it would no longer need to exist.”

Ifs Needs Humans Music Speech

Book:Setting the Tone: Essays and a Diary

Source: Setting the Tone: Essays and a Diary

“Why, after all, must everyone like music? That they are missing something is just the lover's opinion.”

Music Opinion Missing Lovers Missing Something

Book:Setting the Tone: Essays and a Diary

Source: Setting the Tone: Essays and a Diary

About the Author

Born: October 23, 1923
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 43

Books & Sources

The Later Diaries of Ned Rorem: 1961–1972Related source material

Setting the Tone: Essays and a DiaryRelated source material

The Paris Diary & The New York Diary: 1951–1961Related source material

Knowing When to Stop: A MemoirRelated source material

An Absolute Gift: A New DiaryRelated source material

A Ned Rorem ReaderRelated source material

Critical Affairs: A Composer's JournalRelated source material

Lies: A Diary, 1986-1999Related source material

Settling the Score: Essays on MusicRelated source material

The final diary, 1961-1972Related source material

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