Who said "The melody, like the idea, is of primary importance."?

This quote is attributed to Luis Cernuda.

The melody, like the idea, is of primary importance. - Luis Cernuda

"The melody, like the idea, is of primary importance."

Luis Cernuda Music

Poet Spanish 1902–1963

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