don't perspire while conducting - only the audience should get warm.

I shall never be converted, and I shall remain true to my old religion of the classics until my life's end.

The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but the most difficult to play.

Never look at the trombones, you'll just encourage them.

On conducting: If you can just barely hear the French horns on stage, the balance is perfect.

If you think that the brass is not blowing loud enough, mute it by a couple of degrees.

don't perspire while conducting - only the audience should get warm.