Bon Dieu; la voila terminee, cette pauvre petite messe. Est-ce bien de la musique sacree que je viens de faire, ou bien de la sacre musique ? J'etais ne pour l'opera buffa, tu le sais bien! Peu de science, un peu de coeur, tout est la. Sois donc beni et accorde-moi le Paradis.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rossini questions whether his work is sacred music or music about the sacred, noting his operatic background and mixing heart with science.
- In plain terms
- He wonders if his composition is holy or about holiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Art can blur the line between subject and style.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes music sacred?
- Can a composer’s background change the perception of a piece?
Another view
The quote is ambiguous and may not convey a clear stance.
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