27 Quotes by Richard Strauss

I shall never be converted, and I shall remain true to my old religion of the classics until my life's end.

Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

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

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

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

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

We've actually been at the low-end of the Street range for the fourth quarter ... (and) felt that we had to go even lower, so we did -- a nine percent across-the-board trimming here for the fourth quarter, ... The backlogs are still very significant, but the current environment is just not allowing deals to get done.

Building brand name is key. That's what America is all about,

It's a wonderful networking opportunity. I've definitely furthered deals. I meet high-level and influential people here, and it's a good way to touch base.