said to Farinelli, unless it aims not merely to charm the ear, but to
touch the heart.
There are many who consider that our life at present is peculiarly prosaic
and mercenary. I greatly doubt whether that be the case, but if so our
need for Music is all the more imperative.
Much as Music has already done for man, we may hope even more from it in
the future.
It is, moreover, a joy for all. To appreciate Science or Art requires some
training, and no doubt the cultivated ear will more and more appreciate
the beauties of Music; but though there are exceptional individuals, and
even races, almost devoid of any love of Music, still they are happily but
rare.
Good Music, moreover, does not necessarily involve any considerable
outlay; it is even now no mere luxury of the rich, and we may hope that as
time goes on, it will become more and more the comfort and solace of the
poor.
[1] Morris.
[2] Plato.
[3] Crowest.
[4] _Rowbotham, History of Music_.
[5] Wakefield.
[6] Shakespeare.
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