Vienna Nocturne Quotes

“There was no higher art than music and no purer musical form than song.”
― Vivien Shotwell, Vienna Nocturne

“The only times she ever felt at peace now were at his concerts. Then she could sit quietly, watching him, and sate her heart. In his music was where he lived and revived, and where she'd first loved him. And she knew, always, always when she was there, that he played for her.”
― Vivien Shotwell, Vienna Nocturne

“She looked forward to seeing him play because then she would be able to stare frankly.”
― Vivien Shotwell, Vienna Nocturne

“They were strong singers, with swift minds and open good humor--arrogant enough to think they could stand on a stage and dogged enough to have done the work to get there.”
― Vivien Shotwell, Vienna Nocturne