[on The Music Of Richard Strauss:] Too

As Far As The Execution Is Concerned ... The Most Frequent And Most Serious Mistake Is To Follow The Music Instead Of Preceding It.

[on The Music Of Richard Strauss:] Too Many Notes!

Music Was Not Invented By The Composer, But Found.

The Essential Conditions Of Everything You Do Must Be Choice, Love, Passion.

Without Order There Can Be No Inner Satisfaction. Without Inner Satisfaction There Can Be No Freedom. Without Freedom There Is No Joy.