Many, many composers have only found their way to a certain form, through familiarizing themselves with texts. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau composerfamiliarizefind Change image and share on social
But, on the other hand, if Schubert were alive today, he would find even richer fields to plow. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau alivefieldfind Change image and share on social
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 acquireamericaattention share on social
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 doubtforcelay share on social
Particularly at around the age of 70 you reach a stage where you have to be very careful. If, at that point, you abandon the work you have been doing, there is a good chance that you will just collapse and drift. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau abandonagecareful share on social
Admittedly, it is really our duty, as artists, to hold up a mirror to our own era; but, on the other hand, these works have lives of their own, and they're still alive today. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau admittedlyaliveartist Change image and share on social
