Quote by Charles Baudelaire

I love Wagner, but the music I prefer is that of a cat hung up by its tail outside a window and trying to stick to the panes of glass with its claws.

I love Wagner, but the music I prefer is that of a cat hung

Summary

This quote, attributed to renowned composer Claude Debussy, offers a personal perspective on music preferences. While Debussy acknowledges his admiration for Wagner, known for his grand and majestic compositions, he reveals his fondness for a different kind of music. Describing the sound of a cat's struggle to cling to a window, he suggests a preference for unconventional, unique, and perhaps even unpredictable forms of music that evoke raw emotions and contrasts traditional symphonies. It showcases Debussy's inclination towards experimental and innovative musical styles.

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