Music quote by Benjamin Britten

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It is cruel, you know, that music should be so beautiful. It has the beauty of loneliness of pain: of strength and freed
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"It is cruel, you know, that music should be so beautiful. It has the beauty of loneliness of pain: of strength and freedom. The beauty of disappointment and never-satisfied love. The cruel beauty of nature and everlasting beauty of monotony"

- Benjamin Britten

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This quote by Benjamin Britten speaks with the intricacy of music and its capability to evoke a series of feelings. He suggests that music is both gorgeous and cruel, as it can bring us delight and discomfort. Music can bring us feelings of isolation, strength, liberty, frustration, and unrequited love. It can likewise bring us the appeal of nature and the monotony of everyday life. Britten's quote speaks to the power of music to stimulate a variety of emotions, both favorable and negative. Music can be a source of comfort and solace, however it can also be a reminder of pain and frustration. Music is a powerful force that can bring us happiness, grief, and everything in between.

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Benjamin Britten This quote is written / told by Benjamin Britten between November 22, 1913 and December 4, 1976. He was a famous Composer from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Music. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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