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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau quotes

Deutsch Musician May 28, 1925 – May 18, 2012

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The composition of a single melody is born out of a bit of text, perhaps the first line, but it can also be the entire strophe; it can even be the poem's overall form. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
When you go out onto the stage, all the preparation has to be forced into your subconscious. For the moment of the performance, we all have to return to a new level of unconsciousness. All the reflection and all the doubts have to be laid aside before you start. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Unfortunately, it happens all too seldom that you really disappear behind a work, that you are no longer audible as an interpreter. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau quote: "With creative people, truly new horizons open up."
With creative people, truly new horizons open up. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau quote: "But, on the other hand, if Schubert were alive today, he would..."
But, on the other hand, if Schubert were alive today, he would find even richer fields to plow. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
I came together with younger musicians and tried to pass on my own experiences. In the process, I always tried to maintain my curiosity and spontaneity. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Anyone who draws attention to himself as an individual, is viewed with suspicion. We acquired this tendency, of course, from America, and we must resist it: levelling, and imitation of what others are already doing. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau quote: "Brahms believed that there was no need to publish absolutely..."
Brahms believed that there was no need to publish absolutely everything that Schubert ever wrote. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
It's not all that different with the orchestra. There are orchestras that seem to be encased in dough, so that first you have to break through the normal routine, and clear out the openings. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau quote: "Many, many composers have only found their way to a certain..."
Many, many composers have only found their way to a certain form, through familiarizing themselves with texts. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau quote: "What concerns me, is the general social tendency to enforce a..."
What concerns me, is the general social tendency to enforce a level, above which nothing rises and stands out. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

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