Ability Quote by Daniel H. Pink

A symphony is a stage play with the parts written for instruments instead of for actors.

— Colin Wilson

But a large symphony orchestra basically is a repertory company and it has a very enormous repertoire and it is important for the performers…

— Michael Tilson Thomas

Every philharmonic orchestra merely interprets the composer. My goal was to create new music by that composer. In doing so, I wanted to find…

— Wolfgang Beltracchi

I have written six symphonies, they are smaller-scale works. I seem to emit my themes, work them out, combine and intertwine them, and then…

— Barbara Harbach

I currently spend a lot of time thinking about orchestration and every detail of a piece.

— Gavin Bryars

I like philharmonic music a lot. That kind of symphonic music has always been an integral part of the arrangements in many of my…

— Vidyasagar

Obviously, something like ballet, you have music, you dance with the music and it's a very direct connection. With visual art, when there's no…

— Hilary Hahn

The Boston Symphony is one of the best orchestras in the world and has such a great tradition - which I want to cherish,…

— Andris Nelsons

Why is composing symphonies tough? I don't know. It's just very few people in the world can do it well. And I think that's…

— Martin Fowler

To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy,…

— William Ellery Channing

A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything.

— Gustav Mahler

I've always been fascinated by music and sounds. I was lucky to receive proper classical training as an orchestra player and I'm always learning…

— Lior Ron