Robert Schumann
A German composer, pianist, and influential music critic of the Romantic era, known for his piano works, Lieder, and symphonies.
Quotes by Robert Schumann
The artist must be a child of nature, drawing inspiration from the world around them.
Music is the voice of God.
The artist must be a visionary, seeing beyond the veil of reality.
Music is the soul's awakening.
The artist must be a revolutionary, challenging the status quo.
Music is the language of the subconscious.
The artist must be a healer, bringing comfort and solace through their art.
Music is the ultimate expression of human emotion.
The artist must be a seeker of truth, revealing the hidden depths of existence.
Music is the mirror of the soul.
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
The artist vocation is shameful if he does not want to be useful to his fellow men.
My whole life has been a struggle between Poetry and Prose, or, if you like, between Music and the rest of the world.
You must stuff yourself with music every moment of the day, for it is the only nourishment for the soul.
The public is like a child: it must be flattered and coddled.
Endeavour to play the very best you can, and if you do so, you will certainly find that the public will appreciate your efforts.
I am no longer myself; I am only a shell, a hollow man.
Play always as if in the presence of a master.
Strive to play difficult things with simplicity and easy things with feeling.
The actor must not let his mask slip even for a moment.