America can well expect to develop a goodly amount of composers for she has a goodly number of people.

I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out there must be good music throughout the land, a lot of it. Everyone must hear it, and such a process takes time.

America can well expect to develop a goodly amount of composers for she has a goodly number of people.

The average music-lover hears only the production under prevailing conditions.

I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher.

I am happy now, to recall that I was not only his son but his companion, and whenever there was a hunting expedition or any other pleasure, I was always with him.

Governmental aid is a drawback rather than an assistance, as, although it may facilitate in the routine of artistic production, it is an impediment to the development of true artistic genius.