Composers Insult Quotes & Sayings

Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art. — Robert Schumann

He was a six and a half foot scowl.
(on Rachmaninov) — Igor Stravinsky

The musical equivalent of St Pancras Station.
(on Elgar) — Thomas Beecham

He gives me the impression of being a spoilt child.

(on Liszt) — Clara Schumann

All Bach's last movements are like the running of a sewing machine.
(on Bach) — Arnold Bax