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

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

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.

Movie music is noise. It's even more painful than my sciatica.

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

As you'll never hear the thing again, my boy, why not throw in a couple of brass bands?

The English may not like music, but they absolutely love the noise it makes.