Donal Henahan quotes

The more disastrous the mishaps the simpler the reviewing task. (Donal Henahan)
It might be argued that genuine spontaneity is not really possible or desirable so long as printed scores of great works exist. All modern musicians are, for better or worse, prisoners of Gutenberg. View quote
Donal Henahan
Next to the writer of real estate advertisements, the autobiographer is the most suspect of prose artists. View quote
Donal Henahan
The human brain can soften as a result of incessant listening to music with an intent to commit prose. View quote
Donal Henahan
Real folk music long ago went to Nashville and left no known survivors. View quote
Donal Henahan