Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.

Then I start to struggle
With a feeble song
Which will overcome me
Many miles from home

I have composed several pieces which are performed outdoors, not only in the auditoria.

The sound of the harpsichord resembles that of a bird-cage played with toasting-forks.

Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.

Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.