Orchestra Quotes

To me, the piano in itself is an orchestra.
Cecil Taylor

For better or worse, you must play your own little instrument in the orchestra of life

Pardon me for loitering in front of an orchestra.
John Goodman

Conductors must give unmistakable and suggestive signals to the orchestra, not choreography to the audience.
George Szell

The conductor must make it possible to eliminate himself in the music. If the orchestra feels him doing that, then everything will go well.
Giuseppe Sinopoli

The man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
James Crook

It is extraordinary - the orchestra tells you so much about the stage and what's going on,
Pat Miller

Show me an orchestra that likes its conductor and I'll show you a lousy conductor.
Goddard Lieberson

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.
Jane Byrne

The collaboration with the musicians of the New York Philharmonic is sheer joy. The Orchestra is so professional, so prepared, so motivated. I float from day to day, concert to concert, masterpiece to masterpiece, supported by the sound of the New York Philharmonic.
Lorin Maazel

Here are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesnt give a damn what goes on in between.







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