Béla Bartók
A Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist, considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century, known for his folk music influences.
Quotes by Béla Bartók
Harmony is the soul of music.
One must study the past to understand the present.
Silence is the most perfect music.
Folk tunes are the raw material of great art.
Politics and music should never mix.
The composer must listen to the voice of the earth.
Life is too short for bad music.
Innovation comes from tradition.
The orchestra is a living organism.
Humor in music lightens the soul.
Every note must have meaning.
The artist's life is one of solitude and struggle.
Rhythm is the heartbeat of music.
Peace through music is possible.
Critics are like eunuchs in a harem.
The future of music lies in the folk.
Love and music are intertwined.
The violin sings the human voice.
War destroys the muse.
Melody is the air we breathe in music.