The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.

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

The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.

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

The description and explanation is the best part of music reviewing. There is such a thing, and you know it too, as a gift for judgment. If you have it, you can say anything you like. If you haven't got it, you don't know you haven't got it.

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

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