Quotes by Gustav Mahler

The real art of conducting consists in transitions.

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

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

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

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

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

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Don't bother looking at the view - I have already composed it.

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Discipline, work. Work, discipline.

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

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

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

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An operetta is simply a small and gay opera.

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