Quotes on Brahms

I don't believe that a lot of the things I hear on the air today are going to be played for as long a time as Coleman Hawkins records or Brahms concertos.

There are some experiences in life which should not be demanded twice from any man, and one of them is listening to the Brahms Requiem.

It is important for the musician to learn as much about the composer as possible and to study the music he has written. Then, even a short piece by Brahms or Chopin can be played with much more understanding.