Author: Pierre Schaeffer

Quotes

Has it struck you that the music which is regarded as the most sublime in western civilization, which is the music of Bach, is called baroque?

Has it struck you that the music which is regarded as the most sublime in western civilization, which is the music of Bach, is called baroque?

- Pierre Schaeffer

The only hope is that our civilization will collapse at a certain point, as always happens in history. Then, out of barbarity, a renaissance.

The only hope is that our civilization will collapse at a certain point, as always happens in history. Then, out of barbarity, a renaissance.

- Pierre Schaeffer

The moment at which music reveals its true nature is contained in the ancient exercise of the theme with variations. The complete mystery of music is explained right there.

The moment at which music reveals its true nature is contained in the ancient exercise of the theme with variations. The complete mystery of music is explained right there.

- Pierre Schaeffer

The world changes materially. Science makes advances in technology and understanding. But the world of humanity doesn't change.

The world changes materially. Science makes advances in technology and understanding. But the world of humanity doesn't change.

- Pierre Schaeffer

In contrast, traditional classical music starts from an abstract musical schema. This is then notated and only expressed in concrete sound as a last stage, when it is performed.

In contrast, traditional classical music starts from an abstract musical schema. This is then notated and only expressed in concrete sound as a last stage, when it is performed.

- Pierre Schaeffer

It's ridiculous that time and time again we need a radioactive cloud coming out of a nuclear power-station to remind us that atomic energy is extraordinarily dangerous.

It's ridiculous that time and time again we need a radioactive cloud coming out of a nuclear power-station to remind us that atomic energy is extraordinarily dangerous.

- Pierre Schaeffer

I'm very aware of what you're talking about as I was involved with the radio in Africa in the same period as I was doing Concrete - I was doing both at the same time.

I'm very aware of what you're talking about as I was involved with the radio in Africa in the same period as I was doing Concrete - I was doing both at the same time.

- Pierre Schaeffer

Similar Authors: