Who said "The work exists beyond the composer's intentions."?

This quote is attributed to Pierre Boulez.

The work exists beyond the composer's intentions. - Pierre Boulez

"The work exists beyond the composer's intentions."

Pierre Boulez Art

Avant-Garde Composer Conductor French 1925–2016

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