A musician cannot move others unless he too is moved. He must of necessity feel all of the affects that he hopes to arouse in his audience, for the revealing of his own humour will stimulate a like humour in the listener.
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Quote
“What comprises good performance? The ability through singing or playing to make the ear conscious of the true content and affect of a composition.”
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