I prefer Offenbach to Bach often.

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

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

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

When asked whether he minded if someone smoked in a non-smoking compartment. Certainly not if you don't object if I'm sick.

There are no woman composers, never have been and possibly never will be.

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