Quote by Gustav Mahler

If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music.

If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would

Summary

This quote suggests that the power of music lies in its ability to express emotions and ideas that cannot easily be conveyed through words. It implies that music has a unique capacity to communicate complex thoughts and feelings that might be lost or diluted in the limitations of verbal language. Thus, composers choose to express themselves through music because it holds a depth and nuance that cannot be fully captured by mere words.

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By Gustav Mahler

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