"To be deprived of art and left alone with philosophy is to be close to Hell."

"That is why I compulsively let myself be carried away by external commitments."

"What I cannot follow are the manic-depressive fluctuations from total control to no control, from the serialization of all elements to chance."

"Conductors' careers are made for the most part with 'Romantic' music. 'Classic' music eliminates the conductor; we do not remember him in it."

"To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A duck hears also."