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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.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
A musician cannot move others unless he, too, is moved.
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.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
According to my principles, every master has his true and certain value. Praise and criticism cannot change any of that.
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.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach