“We musicians, like everyone else, are numb with sorrow at this murder, and with rage at the senselessness of the crime. But this sorrow and rage will not inflame us to seek retribution; rather they will inflame our art. Our music will never again be quite the same. This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before. And with each note we will honor the spirit of John Kennedy, commemorate his courage, and reaffirm his faith in the Triumph of the Mind.”
Quote by Leonard Bernstein
Author
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was a prominent American composer, conductor, and pianist, recognized for his substantial contributions to classical music. His career was marked by his compositions and conducting of orchestral works, bridging the gap between classical and popular music. more
You May Also Like
“Modern church music is so constructed that the congregation cannot hear one distinct word.”
“The reactions music evokes are not feelings, but they are the images, memories of feelings.”
Source: A composer's world, horizons and limitations
“I've had only three wives and three guitars in my life, though I've flirted with others.”
“Verbal communication about music is impossible except among musicians.”
Source: The State of Music: A Library of America E-Book Classic