On matters of intonation and technicalities I am more than a martinet- I am a martinetissimo.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He emphasizes his extreme strictness regarding pitch and technical details.
- In plain terms
- I am very strict about musical technicalities.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize technical precision in music.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line between precision and rigidity?
- How much detail matters in art?
Another view
Excessive focus on technique may stifle expression.
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