A theatre receives recognition through its initiative, which is indispensable for first-rate performances. Franz Liszt Read Quote
As the mother teaches her children how to express themselves in their language, so one Gypsy musician teaches the other. They have never shown any need for notation. Franz Liszt Read Quote
I conclude that the Wagnerian operas which are already in the repertoire, and other masterworks as well, stand in no further need of my services. Franz Liszt Read Quote
I did not compose my work as one might put on a church vestment… rather it sprung from the truly fervent faith of my heart, such as I have felt it since my childhood. Franz Liszt Read Quote
In Hungary all native music, in its origin, is divided naturally into melody destined for song or melody for the dance. Franz Liszt Read Quote
We need improvement in the style of performance. There is no more advantage in a musician who plays and conducts than in one who is only a beater of rhythm. Franz Liszt Read Quote
Without any assistance whatever, I founded a school in Weimar in 10 years. Only I could perform certain works with the scanty means that I dared not ask anyone else to work with. Franz Liszt Read Quote
I find little in the works of Beethoven, Berlioz, Wagner and others when they are led by a conductor who functions like a windmill. Franz Liszt Read Quote
