Charles Munch
Charles Munch
Charles Munchwas an Alsacian symphonic conductor and violinist. Noted for his mastery of the French orchestral repertoire, he was best known as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth26 September 1891
CountryFrance
Charles Munch quotes about
collective conscience hundred instrument key living mean miracle pianist suddenly
The collective conscience of a hundred musicians is no light burden. Think for a moment of what it would mean to a pianist if by some miracle every key of his instrument should suddenly become a living thing.
above art domain expresses far intelligence land mean music rises words
Music is an art that expresses the inexpressible. It rises far above what words can mean or the intelligence define. Its domain is the imponderable and impalpable land of the unconscious.
alone breathe conductor expose flattering hidden jewel life reveal
The conductor must breathe life into the score. It is you and you alone who must expose it to the understanding, reveal the hidden jewel to the sun at the most flattering angles.
emotion exact faithful giving unknown written
A conductor, in giving a faithful reproduction and exact translation of the written notes, can re-create the thought and emotion of an unknown person-the composer-which can sometimes be a transfiguring experience.
bears believe character conductor highest human potential purpose release strength superhuman within
I believe that every human being endowed with intelligence, memory, and strength of character bears within him a little of thc supernatural as well. The highest purpose of the conductor is to release this superhuman potential in every one of his musicians.