I often conduct an orchestra in my sleep; my orchestras are so huge that the back desks of the violas vanish into the horizon. And everything is so wonderful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sibelius humorously describes his vivid dreams of conducting massive orchestras that feel real and wonderful to him.
- In plain terms
- I dream about leading huge musical groups and enjoy the experience.
- What can you take from it?
- Creative imagination can feel as real and satisfying as reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your subconscious create when you sleep?
- How do dreams influence your waking work?
Another view
Dreams are subjective and not a reliable source for actual musical direction.
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