Rossini, in music, is the genius of sheer animal spirits. It is a species as inferior to that of Mozart, as the cleverness of a smart boy is to that of a man of sentiment; but it is genius nevertheless.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rossini's music is energetic and clever but lacks the sentiment of Mozart.
- In plain terms
- Rossini is energetic but less emotional than Mozart.
- What can you take from it?
- Genius can exist without deep sentiment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is sentiment necessary for great art?
Another view
It assumes Mozart is superior in sentiment without proof.
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