Quotes about Mozart
Mozart's music is so pure and beautiful that I see it as a reflection of the inner beauty of the universe.
- Albert Einstein
It may be that when the angels go about their task of praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that when they are together en famille they play Mozart and that then too our dear Lord listens with special pleasure.
- Karl Barth
It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that when they are together en famille they play Mozart.
- Karl Barth
It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that when they are together en famille they play Mozart.
- Karl Barth
Whether the angels play only Bach praising God, I am not quite sure. I am sure, however, that en famille they play Mozart.
- Karl Barth
In reference to how he came to love music after hearing Mozart's sonatas] I believe that love is a better teacher than a sense of duty, at least for me.
- Albert Einstein
Agape is related to Eros, as Mozart to Beethoven. How could they possibly be confused?
- Karl Barth
If I ever get to heaven, I would first of all seek out Mozart, and only then inquire after Augustine, St. Thomas, Luther, Calvin, and Schleiermacher.
- Karl Barth
The music of Mozart is of such purity and beauty that one feels he merely found it - that it has always existed as part of the inner beauty of the universe waiting to be revealed.
- Albert Einstein
Mozart's music gives us permission to live.
- John Updike
God listens to Bach while the angels listen to Mozart.
- Karl Barth