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Since the composer has said everything, if you discover everything, it will be enough and you will be a happy man.
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"Since the composer has said everything, if you discover everything, it will be enough and you will be a happy man. Don't try to say it's your taste, and because of that you are changing this or that. And I must say this respect is still there"

- Kurt Masur

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Kurt Masur is highlighting the value of appreciating the composer's work. He is suggesting that instead of trying to alter the structure to fit one's own taste, one must rather focus on finding the composer's objectives and comprehending the music. He is recommending that if one can do this, they will be a "delighted man" and will have achieved enough. Masur is also suggesting that regard for the author's work need to be preserved. He is emphasizing that a person ought to not attempt to alter the structure to fit their own taste, however instead must concentrate on understanding the composer's intentions. By doing this, one can gain a deeper appreciation for the music and the author's work. Eventually, Masur is recommending that regard for the author's work must be kept and that one ought to concentrate on finding the composer's objectives in order to gain a deeper appreciation for the music.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Kurt Masur somewhere between July 18, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Germany. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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