People compose for many reasons: to become immortal; because the pianoforte happens to be open; because they want to become a millionaire; because of the praise of friends; because they have looked into a pair of beautiful eyes; for no…

Quote by Robert A Schumann (German Romantic Composer 1810-1856)

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Too many composers become involved in intellectual speculation which seems to matter more to them...

Too many composers become involved in intellectual speculation which seems to matter more to them...

Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.

Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.