Benjamin Britten quotes

Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor, and pianist, highly regarded for his influence on 20th-century classical music. His works include operas, orchestral pieces, and choral music, with "Peter Grimes" being especially famous. He is recognized as one of the most significant British composers, leaving a lasting legacy in modern music. Here are 4 of his quotes:

Composing is like driving down a foggy road toward a house. Slowly you see more details of the house-the color of the slates and bricks, the shape of the windows. The notes are the bricks and the mortar of the house.

Benjamin Britten

The old idea of a composer suddenly having a terrific idea and sitting up all night to write it is nonsense. Nighttime is for sleeping.

Benjamin Britten

These two are not two, love has made them one. Amo Ergo Sum! And by its mystery each is no less but more.

Benjamin Britten