Our musical alphabet is poor and illogical.

The present day composer refuses to die.

I was not influenced by composers as much as by natural objects and physical phenomena.

I have just begun a work in which an important part is given to a large chorus and with it I want to use several of your instruments - augmenting their range as in those I used for my Equatorial - especially in the high range.

There are two infinities: God and stupidity.

Contrary to general belief, an artist is never ahead of his time but most people are far behind theirs.

Music, which should pulsate with life, needs new means of expression, and science alone can infuse it with youthful vigor.