Alicia De Larrocha speaks to us about haste.

What is the worst enemy of art according to Alicia de Larrocha?

The great pianist Alicia de Larrocha leaves us some deeply valuable words regarding artistic work and dedication. These words are contained in the book of interviews with great pianists by the celebrated pedagogue Adele Marcus.

Marcus: Would you please offer some suggestions to young people regarding the need for discipline, total dedication, and patience? Whatever you feel and say will mean so much

De Larrocha: It is very difficult to give advice. The only thing I can say is that in order to dedicate one's self to music. one has to consider it a true vocation and to love it, without setting any rigid conditions The worst enemy of art is to be in a hurry. The command of an art is not achieved with a deadline in mind. A whole lifetime, no mat- ter how long, is not enough to reach the goal of our ambitions.

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