Musicians own music because music owns them.

I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played.

I never learned to verbalize an abstract musical concept. No thank you. The whole point of being a serious musician is to avoid verbalization whenever you can.

In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.

I listened to the pure crystalline notes of one of Mozart's concertos dropping at my feet like leaves from the trees.

I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Music itself is not going to let you down.