I lived under the Nazis and under the Communists.

I know already the music I will write. But the words? I have not yet decided.

I only want to give a metaphysic for my music.

Perhaps the better word is emotional yes, I am an emotional man

It isn't false modesty when I say this, but although I am supposed to be a famous person it doesn't mean anything to me. I just sit at home and work.

People often thought Leopold Auer was Russian because he lived in St. Petersburg so long, almost fifty years.

I don't read such boring things. Life is too short.