“A theatre receives recognition through its initiative, which is indispensable fo…” — Franz Liszt

A person of any mental quality has ideas of his own. This is common sense.

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.

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.

Inspiration is enough to give expression to the tone in singing, especially when the song is without words.