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Performed Quotes

Performers looking back at their craft.

This collection of performed quotes opens with a memory of early shows held in modest-sized halls, before other voices recall performing since childhood. Music fans might enjoy Laurent Brancowitz quotes alongside this page.

Initially we performed in halls with capacities of 1,000.

Quotes by Neville Marriner

I've always performed magic as a kid.

Quotes by Michael Carbonaro

I've performed Schoenberg's 'Pierrot lunaire' many times.

Quotes by Barbara Sukowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of performances do these quotes describe?
They range from early concert venues to childhood magic tricks and a specific classical vocal work performed repeatedly over the years.
Is magic performance treated the same as musical performance here?
They're mentioned separately, one speaker recalls doing magic since childhood while another focuses specifically on a musical piece performed many times.
Do these quotes mention audience size?
Yes, one specifically recalls performing in halls holding around a thousand people, giving a sense of scale for early shows.
Why might someone reference performing something 'many times'?
It usually signals a deep, practiced familiarity with a specific piece, something that becomes part of a performer's core repertoire over time.
Who would enjoy quotes about performing?
Musicians, magicians, and anyone curious about how performers describe their own early experiences on stage, plus readers who like Fatherland quotes.

One speaker specifically recalls performing a well-known modernist composition many times over, showing how repetition shapes a performer's relationship with a single piece. Explore more in Lark or Standpoint quotes.