Without question the most unpopular medium of musical sound in the world.
It is quite untrue that British people don't appreciate music. They may not understand it but they absolutely love the noise it makes.
If an opera cannot be played by an organ grinder, it's not going to achieve immortality.
Too much counterpoint; what is worse, Protestant counterpoint.
I prefer Offenbach to Bach often.
Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it.