A symphony is no joke.

Straightaway the ideas flow in upon me, directly from God.

If we cannot write with the beauty of Mozart, let us at least try to write with his purity.

Composers in the old days used to keep strictly to the base of the theme, as their real subject. Beethoven varies the melody, harmony and rhythms so beautifully.

To follow in Beethoven's footsteps transcends one's strength.

It is a real pleasure to see music so bright and spontaneous expressed with corresponding ease and grace.

The idea comes to me from outside of me - and is like a gift. I then take the idea and make it my own - that is where the skill lies.