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The act of conducting in itself, of waving my arms in the air and being in charge, I didnt miss. I missed the sensual pl
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"The act of conducting in itself, of waving my arms in the air and being in charge, I didn't miss. I missed the sensual pleasure of being in contact with music"

- Esa-Pekka Salonen

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This quote by Esa-Pekka Salonen talks to the delight of making music. He is revealing the pleasure of being in contact with music, which exceeds the act of conducting. He is stating that he missed the sensuous pleasure of being in contact with music, which is something that can not be reproduced by just waving his arms in the air. This enjoyment is something that is deeply personal and intimate, and it is something that he was missing while he was far from conducting.

The quote speaks with the power of music and how it can bring pleasure and pleasure to those who make it. It is a suggestion of the significance of music in our lives and how it can bring us closer to ourselves and to others. It is a suggestion of the charm of music and how it can bring us delight and satisfaction. It is a reminder of the value of making the effort to appreciate the beauty of music and to be in contact with it.

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Finland Flag This quote is written / told by Esa-Pekka Salonen somewhere between June 30, 1958 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Finland. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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