Great music does not just make me feel good. It means something. It makes us understand. It makes us happy. Lukas Foss feelgoodgreat Change image and share on social
I still do not know where the notes will come from when I accept a commission for a new work. Lukas Foss acceptcommissionnote Change image and share on social
Yes, influences are enriching, and they can be found in every work of art, even the most original. Lukas Foss artenrichfind Change image and share on social
The creative act is like writing a letter. A letter is a project; you don't sit down to write a letter unless you know what you want to say and to whom you want to say it. Lukas Foss actcreativeletter Change image and share on social
It is obvious that anything a scientist discovers or invents is based on previous discoveries and inventions. The same applies to the arts. Lukas Foss applyartbase Change image and share on social
Personality is essential. It is in every work of art. When someone walks on stage for a performance and has charisma, everyone is convinced that he has personality. I find that charisma is merely a form of showmanship. Movie stars usually have it. A politician has to have it. Lukas Foss artcharismaconvince share on social
I strongly suggest that we play down basics like who influenced whom, and instead study the way the influence is transformed, in other words: how the artist made it his own. Lukas Foss artistbasicinfluence Change image and share on social
Most artists have experienced the creative block. We get stuck in our work. We beat our head against the wall: nothing. Sometimes, it is because we are trying something at the wrong time. Lukas Foss artistbeatblock Change image and share on social
There is another interesting paradox here: by immersing ourselves in what we love, we find ourselves. We do not lose ourselves. One does not lose one's identity by falling in love. Lukas Foss fallfindidentity Change image and share on social