Advice To Young Musicians Quotes

“Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance; that is better than to play difficult pieces badly.”
― Robert Schumann, Advice To Young Musicians

“Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art.”
― Robert Schumann, Advice To Young Musicians

“You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.”
― Robert Schumann, Advice To Young Musicians

“Look deeply into life, and study it as diligently as the other arts and sciences.”
― Robert Schumann, Advice To Young Musicians

“If all would play first violin, we could not obtain an orchestra. Therefore esteem every musician in his place.”
― Robert Schumann, Advice To Young Musicians