I don't dare postulate about science, but I know that it takes both emotion and intellect in order for art to happen. Lukas Foss artdareemotion Change image and share on social
In the nineteenth century the more grandiose word inspiration began to replace the word idea in the arts. Lukas Foss artbegincentury Change image and share on social
The fact that Stravinsky used the classics as a major influence is obvious. What is interesting is how he used them, how he turned Bach into Stravinsky. Lukas Foss bachclassicfact Change image and share on social
As I sit down and start to work, I often panic. I stare at the empty piece of music paper. How can I say that my piece will be ready for performance next January when I do not have a recipe for making it happen? Lukas Foss emptyhappenjanuary share on social
Why do we pigeonhole and label an artist? It is a sure way of missing the important, the contradictory, the things that make him or her unique. Lukas Foss artistcontradictoryimportant Change image and share on social
Since age seven, I've been composing and have never stopped composing, yet, the creative process is as elusive to me as it has ever been. Lukas Foss agecomposecreative Change image and share on social
Most people think an artist tries to be original, but originality is the last thing that develops in the artist. Lukas Foss artistdeveloporiginal Change image and share on social
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
Mozart wrote so many works in his thirty-five years that it would take a lifetime just to write out the notes. We literally do not know how he did it. Lukas Foss lifetimeliterallymozart Change image and share on social
