Quote by Gustav Mahler
If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not b

If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music. – Gustav Mahler

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I hope you will no longer accuse me of a lack of delicacy. as I now count on your understanding. – Gustav Mahler

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Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with high clarinets and a carefully selected number of piccolos. – Gustav Mahler

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