Delibes' rich score for Sylvia led Tchaikovsky to declare that Swan Lake was 'poor stuff in comparison'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author compares Delibes' score to his own work and finds his own inferior in this instance.
- In plain terms
- He thinks another composer's music is better than his own for this specific work.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-critique can reveal where one's work falls short.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you evaluate your own work?
- Is comparison helpful for growth?
Another view
Comparing work too closely can be demotivating.
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