Nietzsche, Friedrich. (1844 - 1900). Lieder für eine Singstimme mit Klavierbegleitung. Leipzig: Fr. Kistner & C.F.W. Siegel. 1924. First edition. 4to. 62 pp. Schmieder 56. Number 16 of only 50 copies finely bound in vellum and with an original etching on the title page by Walter Tiemann. Boards somewhat warped, else very fine throughout. A very scarce volume from the influential 19th-century German philosopher who, in his youth, yearned to become a great composer and who wrote many fine pieces of music. He later claimed to be "the most musical of all philosophers" and famously wrote that "without music, life would be an error."
"God gave us music so that we, first and foremost, will be guided upward by it. All qualities are united in music: it can lift us up, it can be capricious, it can cheer us up and delight us, nay, with its soft, melancholy tunes, it can even break the resistance of the toughest character. Its main purpose, however, is to lead our thoughts upward, so that it elevates us, even deeply moves us. ... Music also provides pleasant entertainment and saves everyone who is interested in it from boredom. All humans who despise it should be considered mindless, animal-like creatures. Ever be this most glorious gift of God my companion on my life's journey, and I can consider myself fortunate to have come to love it. Let us sing out in eternal praise to God who is offering us this beautiful enjoyment." (Nietzsche in 1858, at age fourteen, "Über Musik" [On Music] in: "Aus meinem Leben" [From my Life])
"God gave us music so that we, first and foremost, will be guided upward by it. All qualities are united in music: it can lift us up, it can be capricious, it can cheer us up and delight us, nay, with its soft, melancholy tunes, it can even break the resistance of the toughest character. Its main purpose, however, is to lead our thoughts upward, so that it elevates us, even deeply moves us. ... Music also provides pleasant entertainment and saves everyone who is interested in it from boredom. All humans who despise it should be considered mindless, animal-like creatures. Ever be this most glorious gift of God my companion on my life's journey, and I can consider myself fortunate to have come to love it. Let us sing out in eternal praise to God who is offering us this beautiful enjoyment." (Nietzsche in 1858, at age fourteen, "Über Musik" [On Music] in: "Aus meinem Leben" [From my Life])
Nietzsche, Friedrich. (1844 - 1900). Lieder für eine Singstimme mit Klavierbegleitung. Leipzig: Fr. Kistner & C.F.W. Siegel. 1924. First edition. 4to. 62 pp. Schmieder 56. Number 16 of only 50 copies finely bound in vellum and with an original etching on the title page by Walter Tiemann. Boards somewhat warped, else very fine throughout. A very scarce volume from the influential 19th-century German philosopher who, in his youth, yearned to become a great composer and who wrote many fine pieces of music. He later claimed to be "the most musical of all philosophers" and famously wrote that "without music, life would be an error."
"God gave us music so that we, first and foremost, will be guided upward by it. All qualities are united in music: it can lift us up, it can be capricious, it can cheer us up and delight us, nay, with its soft, melancholy tunes, it can even break the resistance of the toughest character. Its main purpose, however, is to lead our thoughts upward, so that it elevates us, even deeply moves us. ... Music also provides pleasant entertainment and saves everyone who is interested in it from boredom. All humans who despise it should be considered mindless, animal-like creatures. Ever be this most glorious gift of God my companion on my life's journey, and I can consider myself fortunate to have come to love it. Let us sing out in eternal praise to God who is offering us this beautiful enjoyment." (Nietzsche in 1858, at age fourteen, "Über Musik" [On Music] in: "Aus meinem Leben" [From my Life])
"God gave us music so that we, first and foremost, will be guided upward by it. All qualities are united in music: it can lift us up, it can be capricious, it can cheer us up and delight us, nay, with its soft, melancholy tunes, it can even break the resistance of the toughest character. Its main purpose, however, is to lead our thoughts upward, so that it elevates us, even deeply moves us. ... Music also provides pleasant entertainment and saves everyone who is interested in it from boredom. All humans who despise it should be considered mindless, animal-like creatures. Ever be this most glorious gift of God my companion on my life's journey, and I can consider myself fortunate to have come to love it. Let us sing out in eternal praise to God who is offering us this beautiful enjoyment." (Nietzsche in 1858, at age fourteen, "Über Musik" [On Music] in: "Aus meinem Leben" [From my Life])