'The ultimate in imprecision, to draw a pretty picture and ask for its realization in musical terms - translation from one art to another - an exercise, a skill that has not been invented - like asking someone to jump out of the window and fly, a skill that has not been invented either.'
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'... communicate.. not only statistics but.. shades of meaning... expressive intentions from one person to another... although as in love letters, cannot be completely successful.'