27 Quotes by Richard Strauss

If you think that the brass is not blowing loud enough, mute it by a couple of degrees.

Never look at the trombones, you'll just encourage them.

On conducting: If you can just barely hear the French horns on stage, the balance is perfect.

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

Never look at the trombones, you’ll just encourage them.

He’d be better off shoveling snow.

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

Must one become seventy years old to recognize that one’s greatest strength lies in creating musical kitsch?

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