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

I prefer Offenbach to Bach often.

Without question the most unpopular medium of musical sound in the world.

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.

Magical music never leaves the memory.

"Have you heard any Stockhausen?" Beecham was asked. "No, but I believe I have stepped in some."

Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.