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
For years that may mean imitation. Then, one day, it is like a door opening, and a new thought comes in. Why not try this instead. Suddenly he is doing something original, almost in spite of himself. Lukas Foss daydoorimitation 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
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
To understand Mozart's contradictory qualities would indeed be to understand genius. Lukas Foss contradictorygeniusmozart 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
It is the element I miss in electronic music - no performance, no loving immersion. Maybe that is why I was never particularly drawn to electronic music. Lukas Foss drawelectronicelement Change image and share on social
Any creator owes a debt to past creation. Lukas Foss creationcreatordebt 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
