I learned, too, how it was possible with the help of the picture and action to transform an apparently insignificant violin passage into an incident, and to lift a simple horn call into a thing of stupendous significance by means of scenic emphasis. Anton Seidl actionapparentlycall share on social
It is simple nonsense to speak of the fixed tempo of any particular vocal phrase. Each voice has its peculiarities. Anton Seidl fixnonsensepeculiarity Change image and share on social
Of course, experience strengthens one later. Anton Seidl experiencestrengthen Change image and share on social
Composers are not all good conductors. Anton Seidl composerconductorgood Change image and share on social
Musical practice is too young an art in America to warrant a search for men with a conductor's gift. Anton Seidl americaartconductor Change image and share on social
It always makes me sad when I think of how I saw Wagner wasting his vitality, not only by singing their parts to some of his artists, but acting out the smallest details, and of how few they were who were responsive to his wishes. Anton Seidl actartistdetail share on social
The composers could no longer direct all performances in person, and so the responsibility of interpreting their works in the spirit in which they had been conceived was placed upon conductors. Anton Seidl composerconceiveconductor Change image and share on social
I have often heard the statement made by foreign singers, as a demonstrated fact, that the German artists are artists in feeling indeed, and serious in their devotion, but that their singing is crude. Anton Seidl artistcrudedemonstrate Change image and share on social
Conducting! A subject, truly, concerning which much might be written, yet scarcely anything of real importance is to be found in books. Anton Seidl bookconductfind Change image and share on social
The ability to conduct is a gift of God with which few have been endowed in full measure. Anton Seidl abilityconductendow Change image and share on social
