Cornelius Cardew Quotes
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The score must govern the music. It must have authority, and not merely be an arbitrary jumping-off point for improvisation (Cornelius Cardew Quotes)
Bear in mind that parts of the score may be devoid of direct musical relevance (Cornelius Cardew Quotes)
The notation is more important than the sound. Not the exactitude and success with which a notation notates a sound; but the musicalness of the notation in its notating (Cornelius Cardew Quotes)