In the theatrical works we love and admire the most, the ending of the drama generally takes place offstage.

Quote by Gustav Mahler

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I don't let myself get carried away by my own ideas - I abandon 19...

I don't let myself get carried away by my own ideas - I abandon 19...

The real art of conducting consists in transitions.

The real art of conducting consists in transitions.

I have become a different person. I don't know whether this person is better, he...

I have become a different person. I don't know whether this person is better, he...

Discipline, work. Work, discipline.

Discipline, work. Work, discipline.

Melodic invention is one of the surest signs of a divine gift.

Melodic invention is one of the surest signs of a divine gift.

There is a world of difference between a Mahler eighth note and a normal eighth...

There is a world of difference between a Mahler eighth note and a normal eighth...

Destiny smiles upon me but without making me the least bit happier.

Destiny smiles upon me but without making me the least bit happier.

It is easier to achieve a desired result in short pieces.

It is easier to achieve a desired result in short pieces.

The longer you live and the more you learn, the more clearly you will feel...

The longer you live and the more you learn, the more clearly you will feel...

I hope you will no longer accuse me of a lack of delicacy. as I...

I hope you will no longer accuse me of a lack of delicacy. as I...

I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A...

I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A...

Fortunately, something always remains to be harvested. So let us not be idle.

Fortunately, something always remains to be harvested. So let us not be idle.

I beg of you... never assume an inner or an outer pose, never a disguise.

I beg of you... never assume an inner or an outer pose, never a disguise.

Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.

Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.

I am hitting my head against the walls, but the walls are giving way.

I am hitting my head against the walls, but the walls are giving way.

If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not...

If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not...

An operetta is simply a small and gay opera.

An operetta is simply a small and gay opera.

Behind me the branches of a wasted and sterile existence are cracking.

Behind me the branches of a wasted and sterile existence are cracking.

When I have reached a summit, I leave it with great reluctance, unless it is...

When I have reached a summit, I leave it with great reluctance, unless it is...

Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with...

Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with...