It is quite untrue that British people don't appreciate music. They may not understand it but they absolutely love the noise it makes.

Elgar's first symphony is the musical equivalent of St Pancras Railway Station.

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

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

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

Magical music never leaves the memory.

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