Quotes About Accompanist

Being an accompanist is very selfless in many ways because you're really just trying to elevate the singer and help them shine, ultimately.

Well I look for an accompanist that does his work well, this to begin.

One of the features of being a piano player is playing as an accompanist for other people.

Mr. DuBois, you are a rehearsal accompanist. I do not pay you for your musical interpretation.' The impresario marched down the aisle and stood in the middle like the commander of a mutinying ship. 'No, Mr. Ziegfeld. I'm not. I'm a songwriter. My songs are a damn sight better than this garbage.' One of the midwestern chorus girls gasped. 'Forgive my language,' Henry added.

But it's always really difficult to find someone that has the qualities to be a great accompanist.

It's very hard to find a pianist that's willing to play the so-called accompanist role on part of the program and yet be capable of being a great solo pianist that you would want for the big sonatas.