Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss

The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play.

Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss

Never look encouragingly at the brass, except with a short glance to give an important cue.

Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss

I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer.

Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss

Never let the horns and woodwinds out of your sight; if you can hear them at all, they are too loud.

Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss

Bear in mind that you are not making music for your own pleasure, but for the pleasure of your audience.