Does it not seem as if Mozart's works become fresher and fresher the oftener we hear them? ~ Robert Schumann
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Repeated exposure to Mozart's music enhances its freshness rather than diminishing it.
- In plain terms
- The more you hear Mozart, the fresher his music feels.
- What can you take from it?
- True art rewards repeated engagement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does repetition change your perception of art?
- What works seem to improve with age?
Another view
Some listeners may experience fatigue after too much repetition.
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