If only the whole world could feel the power of harmony.
Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpoints to hack post-horses.
The most necessary, most difficult and principal thing in music, that is time.
Directly after God in heaven comes a Papa.
Creativity is the firing of my soul.
One must not make oneself cheap here - that is a cardinal point - or else one is done. Whoever is most impertinent has the best chance.