Quote by Michael Tippett

Music is a performance and needs the audience.

Music is a performance and needs the audience.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of audience engagement in the world of music. It acknowledges that music is not just a creation but also a performance meant to be experienced by others. The presence and participation of an audience play a crucial role in music, as it validates and completes the purpose of the performance. Without an audience, music loses its essence as a medium of expression and connection, highlighting the significance of the relationship between musicians and those who appreciate their work.

Topics

By Michael Tippett

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

To preserve the freedom of the human mind then and freedom o

To preserve the freedom of the human mind then and freedom of the press, every spirit should be ready to devote itself to martyrdom; for as long as we may think as we will, and speak as we think, the condition of man will proceed in improvement.

Thomas Jefferson

The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most diffic

The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them put you in that position.

I am for gay marriage. Or same-sex marriage. I don't want to

I am for gay marriage. Or same-sex marriage. I don't want to say it the wrong way. I think people are sensitive to it. I have been painted as being this right-wing zealot on choice. Nothing could be further from the truth.

How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his

How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.

To me, the world's rather beautiful if you look at it. Espec

To me, the world's rather beautiful if you look at it. Especially nature.

Let's start a new tomorrow, today.

Let's start a new tomorrow, today.

Stumbling is not falling.

Stumbling is not falling.

Many believe - and I believe - that I have been designated f

Many believe - and I believe - that I have been designated for this work by God. In spite of my old age, I do not want to give it up; I work out of love for God and I put all my hope in Him.

Age God Work Hope

Gay marriage has jumped out of the closet on to the front pa

Gay marriage has jumped out of the closet on to the front page. Everyone from the president of the U.S. to retired four-star general Colin Powell is embracing the issue, now supported by most Americans. Still, a few people, like former First Lady Laura Bush appear to be conflicted.

Cats have it all - admiration, an endless sleep, and company

Cats have it all - admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it.

Shame is worse than death.

Shame is worse than death.

You follow any family around, you're going to see elation, y

You follow any family around, you're going to see elation, you're going to see disharmony.