The British like any kind of music so long as it is loud.
Magical music never leaves the memory.
Music first and last should sound well, should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.
The trouble with women in an orchestra is that if they're attractive it will upset my players and if they're not it will upset me.
Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
At a rehearsal I let the orchestra play as they like. At the concert I make them play as I like.