You cannot read and listen to this post and not be transported…perhaps inward to your own inspiration. David@davidkanigan.com continues to amaze and delight…thank you!
“Do not believe those who try to persuade you that composition is only a cold exercise of the intellect. The only music capable of moving and touching us is that which flows from the depths of a composer’s soul when he is stirred by inspiration. There is no doubt that even the greatest musical geniuses have sometimes worked without inspiration. This guest does not always respond to the first invitation. We must always work, and a self-respecting artist must not fold his hands on the pretext that he is not in the mood. If we wait for the mood, without endeavouring to meet it half-way, we easily become indolent and apathetic. We must be patient, and believe that inspiration will come to those who can master their disinclination.
A few days ago I told you I was working every day without any real inspiration. Had I given way to my…
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It’s true, David never disappoints! :-).
Nope, he never does..
David is a fountain of inspiration.
I think so too…now if we can only convince him! 😉
Thanks for the reblog on this, Mimi. I really enjoyed it!
My pleasure Cathy – I thought it was great!
I found this interesting thanks for reblogging it………..
This is so wonderful…it brings back such fun memories of my mom and I going to San Francisco when I was little, to see The Nutcracker. xoxo
Love those kinds of memories..xoxo
Thanks for the link to Tchaikovsky which I always love to listen to
And to his inspiring words and story
Yes indeed