Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach quotes

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was a German composer and musician, regarded as a leading figure of the early Classical period. His innovative style influenced many later composers, including Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. He developed new forms of musical expression and remains celebrated for his expressive keyboard works. Here are 6 of his quotes:

According to my principles, every master has his true and certain value. Praise and criticism cannot change any of that. Only the work itself praises and criticizes the master, and therefore I leave to everyone his own value. (Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach)
A musician cannot move others unless he too is moved. He must of necessity feel all of the affects that he hopes to arouse in his audience, for the revealing of his own humour will stimulate a like humour in the listener. View quote
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
A musician cannot move others unless he, too, is moved. View quote
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
What comprises good performance? The ability through singing or playing to make the ear conscious of the true content and affect of a composition. View quote
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
According to my principles, every master has his true and certain value. Praise and criticism cannot change any of that. View quote
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
More often than not, one meets technicians, nimble keyboardists by profession, who ... indeed astound us with their prowess without ever touching our sensibilities. View quote
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Image
Occupation: German Musician
Born: March 8, 1714
Died: December 14, 1788
Quotes count: 6
Wikipedia: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

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