Do not take up music unless you would rather die than not do so.

Do not take up music unless you would rather die than not do so

The art of music is so deep and profound that to approach it very seriously only is not enough. One must approach music with a serious rigor and, at the same time, with a great, affectionate joy.

I would rather die than be a serious artist, or a fake artist.

A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty.

A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty.