I personally do not write highbrow music. If I do, it's by accident. Gordon Getty accidenthighbrowmusic Change image and share on social
When my opera Plump Jack was performed in 1989, my first piano teacher sent me something that I'd composed when I was four. I remember I played it, and it still sounded like me. I'm the same composer I was then. Gordon Getty composecomposerjack share on social
I feel that I belong to the 19th century. Some composers' music is very topical. It almost says, 'This is about what I read in newspapers yesterday.' Not mine. Gordon Getty 19thbelongcentury Change image and share on social
I don't think events in your life affect your music. Gordon Getty affecteventlife Change image and share on social
I see only adaptations - not revolutions. Gordon Getty adaptationrevolution Change image and share on social
I'm a terrible singer, but it helps when I have to call a taxi. Gordon Getty callhelpsinger Change image and share on social
My father was so much more than an accomplished businessman. Gordon Getty accomplishbusinessmanfather Change image and share on social
Either your understanding of the meaning of music is there from the beginning or it is not. Gordon Getty beginmeanmusic Change image and share on social
There is no change - I'm as deep or as shallow as I ever was. What's new is on-the-job experience. This is what you gain with years. Gordon Getty changedeepexperience Change image and share on social
The Getty family has been fully supportive throughout this situation, and for that, I am very grateful. Gordon Getty familyfullygetty Change image and share on social
