Famous quote by Charles Ives

If a composer has a nice wife and some nice children, how can he let the children starve on his dissonances?

"If a composer has a nice wife and some nice children, how can he let the children starve on his dissonances?"

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This quote by Charles Ives is a commentary on the trouble of being a composer. It suggests that an author's domesticity can be in dispute with their innovative life. On one hand, a composer has an obligation to offer their family, but on the other hand, they must likewise develop music that might not be right away effective or lucrative. The quote indicates that a composer must discover a method to stabilize their imaginative pursuits with their family obligations, which it would be wrong to let their children suffer for their harshness. It is a reminder that a composer's work is important, however so is their domesticity. Eventually, Ives is suggesting that a composer must discover a way to make both their innovative and family lives successful.

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This quote is written / told by Charles Ives between October 20, 1874 and May 19, 1954. He/she was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.
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