“A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty.” — Nadia Boulanger
(Your spirit and imagination need to be free, but you need to be in total control of your abilities. This woman knew what she was talking about. This is Ms. Boulanger’s first quote in the Cryptoquote, so we welcome her to the Cryptoquote Club today! Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
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So many great musicians from all over studied with her.
Burt Bacharach, Aaron Copland, Philip Glass, Isaiah Jackson, Quincy Jones, Michel Legrand and Charles Strouse . . . just to name a few. — YUR
So right. Also Astor Piazzolla, from Argentina, and Egberto Gismonti, from Brazil, two incredibly talented musicians and composers.
I was leaving it to you to point out two South American greats, Wes! — YUR
Yeah, as they see it in ‘futebol,’ if you see a ball kicking in the box, by all means, go ahead and kick it. However, that’s why I’ve got a little scar on the tip of my big toe: once there was what I thought an innocent cardboard box on my way, and I full-heartedly kicked it with all my might. But there was a brick hidden inside and, well… Apparently I haven’t learned my lesson yet. (Got off the rails here, sorry). Cheers
Ouch! Learned your lesson, Wes? — YUR
Nadia Boulanger was an extraordinary music teacher, theory in particular..