Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (sometimes spelled Strawinski, Strawinsky, or Stravinskii; 17 June [O.S. 5 June] 1882 – 6 April 1971) was a Russian composer, p...
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I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it. Igor Stravinsky
I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it.
Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal. Igor Stravinsky
Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal.
Too many pieces of music finish too long after the end Igor Stravinsky
Too many pieces of music finish too long after the end
To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A duck hears also. Igor Stravinsky
To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A duck hears also.
Harpists spend 90 percent of their lives tuning their harps and 10 percent playing out of tune. Igor Stravinsky
Harpists spend 90 percent of their lives tuning their harps and 10 percent playing out of tune.
My music is best understood by children and animals. Igor Stravinsky
My music is best understood by children and animals.
Money may kindle, but it cannot by itself, and for very long, burn. Igor Stravinsky
Money may kindle, but it cannot by itself, and for very long, burn.
What gives the artist real prestige is his imitators. Igor Stravinsky
What gives the artist real prestige is his imitators.
A good composer does not imitate; he steals. Igor Stravinsky
A good composer does not imitate; he steals.
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven. Igor Stravinsky
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.
