To Judge A Composer's Work, One Must

In Its Beginnings, Music Was Merely Chamber Music, Meant To Be Listened To In A Small Space By A Small Audience.

A Symphony Must Be Like The World. It Must Contain Everything.

Even If People Censure Me, They Should Do So Hat In Hand.

Spring Won't Let Me Stay In This House Any Longer! I Must Get Out And Breathe The Air Deeply Again.

It Is Easier To Achieve A Desired Result In Short Pieces.