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From: ry@brunix.UUCP (Rich Yampell)
Newsgroups: net.music.classical
Subject: A question
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Date: Tue, 30-Apr-85 07:44:40 EDT
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Posted: Tue Apr 30 07:44:40 1985
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Reply-To: ry@nancy.UUCP (Rich Yampell)
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Summary: 

I have a question to which I do not remember the answer.  Maybe
some kind, knowledgable soul out in net.land can help.

I seem to remember an anecdote about a composer-- I'm about
90% sure it was Stravinsky-- who was listening to a rehearsal or
something of one of his works.  After playing the piece through, the
conductor turned to the composer and asked "What do you think of my
interpretation?", to which the composer replied something along the
lines of: screw the interpretation, just play the notes!  (I don't think
it was worded quite so harshly, but not too far off (I think))

Has anyone heard this story, know the details, the exact quote, and
whether it is likely true or likely myth ("I'd give another kreutzer
if the thing would only stop!")?  I suppose you should mail answers
to me, and if at least one person mails to me asking to post the
response, I will.

Many thanx in advance!!

			Rich Yampell, wherever the header says I am