Beethoven, Wagner, Bach, And Mozart Settled Down

The Greatest Composer Does Not Sit Down To Work Because He Is Inspired, But Becomes Inspired Because He Is Working.

You May Help A Lame Dog Over A Stile But He Is Still A Lame Dog On The Other Side.

The Finest Singing, Given A Good Voice To Begin With, Comes From The Constant Play Of A Fine Mind Upon The Inner Meaning Of The Music.

For My Part, If I Had The Power I Would Insist On All Oratorios Being Sung In The Costume Of The Period - With A Possible Exception In The Case Of The Creation.

Beethoven, Wagner, Bach, And Mozart Settled Down Day After Day To The Job In Hand. They Didn't Waste Time Waiting For Inspiration.