Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.

Her singing reminds me of a cart coming downhill with the brake on.

We cannot expect you to be with us all the time, but perhaps you could be good enough to keep in touch now and again.

The British like any kind of music so long as it is loud.

At a rehearsal I let the orchestra play as they like. At the concert I make them play as I like.

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.

Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.