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Igor Stravinsky

The trouble with music appreciation in general is that people are taught to have too much respect for music they should be taught to love it instead.

Igor Stravinsky

Respect

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Stravinsky is saying that focusing too much on respecting music can make people feel distant or overly formal about it. Instead, he believes people should be encouraged to connect with music emotionally and enjoy it deeply.

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