Richard Strauss Quotes

Richard Strauss — German Composer born on June 11, 1864, died on September 08, 1949

Richard Georg Strauss was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras. He is known for his operas, which include Der Rosenkavalier, Elektra, Die Frau ohne Schatten and Salome; his Lieder, especially his Four Last Songs; his tone poems, including Don Juan, Death and Transfiguration, Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Also sprach Zarathustra, Ein Heldenleben, Symphonia Domestica, and An Alpine Symphony; and other instrumental works such as Metamorphosen and his Oboe Concerto. Strauss was also a prominent conductor throughout Germany and Austria... (wikipedia)

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.