Alexander Borodin Professions : Composer Born : November 12, 1833 Died : February 27, 1887 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Alexander Borodin Music is a pastime, a relaxation from more serious occupations. Alexander Borodin occupation music relaxation I am a composer in search of oblivion; and I'm always slightly ashamed to admit that I compose. Alexander Borodin oblivion composer ashamed Respectable people do not write music or make love as a career. Alexander Borodin funny-love careers writing As a composer seeking to remain anonymous I am shy of confessing my musical activity. This is intelligible enough. For others it is their chief business, the occupation and aim of life. For me it is a relaxation, a pastime which distracts me from my principal business, my professorship. I love my profession and my science. I love the Academy and my pupils, male and female, because to direct the work of young people, one must be close to them. Alexander Borodin musical relaxation people Similar Authors Igor Stravinsky composer Irving Berlin composer Brian Ferneyhough composer Bryce Dessner composer Bradley Joseph composer Boudleaux Bryant composer All Authors
