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In music one must think with the heart and feel with the brain
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"In music one must think with the heart and feel with the brain"

- George Szell

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This quote by George Szell highlights the significance of both feeling and intellect in producing and performing music. It recommends that while technical ability and understanding are necessary in music, it is similarly crucial to use one's feelings and enable them to direct the music. This idea challenges the standard notion that music is entirely a product of the mind and highlights the role of the heart in developing meaningful and impactful music. Szell's words also talk to the concept that music is a form of expression and interaction, which real proficiency of it requires a balance in between reasonable thought and psychological connection.

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George Szell This quote is written / told by George Szell between June 7, 1897 and July 29, 1970. He was a famous Composer from Hungary. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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