I was not especially friendly with Rachmaninov at the time, nor, I think, was any one else: social relations with a man of Rachmaninov's temperament require more perseverance than I can afford: he was merely bringing me honey.
— Igor Stravinsky Modern

Rite of Spring, modernist composer

Share:

Details

Context

Recounting an interaction with Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Date / Period

c. 1942-1943

Category

Humorous

Source

https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQFdKbshAFOLC…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

More from Igor Stravinsky

"I don't write modern music. I write good music."

Strange & Unusual

"What I cannot follow are the manic-depressive fluctuations from total control to no control, from the serialization of all elements to chance."

Strange & Unusual

"He was a six and a half foot scowl."

Strange & Unusual

"My music is cheap. It's my name that is expensive."

Strange & Unusual

"I am not a theorist. I am a practitioner."

Strange & Unusual
View all sayings from Igor Stravinsky

Get This Quote on Merchandise

Premium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.

Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products