Leoš Janáček quotes

Leoš Janáček was a Czech composer renowned for his innovative musical language and strong national identity. His works often drew on Moravian and Slavic folk melodies, transforming them into profound operas and orchestral pieces. He is celebrated as one of the most original composers of the early 20th century. Here is 1 of his quotes:

The melodic curves of speech are an expression of the complete organism and of all phases of its spiritual activities. They demonstrate whether a man is stupid or intelligent, sleepy or awake, tired or alert. They tell us whether he is a child or an old man, whether it is morning or evening, light or darkness, heat or frost, and disclose whether a person is alone or in company. The art of dramatic writing is to compose a melodic curve that will, as if by magic, reveal immediately a human being in one definite phase of his existence. (Leoš Janáček)

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Leoš Janáček

Leoš Janáček - Image
Occupation: Czech Composer
Born: July 3, 1854
Died: August 12, 1928
Quotes count: 1
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