Children are given Mozart because of the small quantity of the notes; grown-ups avoid Mozart because of the great quality of the notes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Children play Mozart for simplicity; adults avoid him for density.
- In plain terms
- Kids like Mozart because there are few notes; adults avoid him because the notes carry great weight.
- What can you take from it?
- Complexity hides in simplicity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do tastes change with age?
- Is simple art harder to appreciate?
Another view
Not all adults find Mozart dense or difficult.
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