Arturo Toscanini quotes

Arturo Toscanini was an Italian conductor, renowned for his intensity, perfectionism, and profound musical interpretations. His career spanned some of the most prestigious orchestras and opera houses in the world, including La Scala and the NBC Symphony Orchestra. He is remembered as one of the greatest conductors of the twentieth century. Here are 5 of his quotes:

God tells me how the music should sound, but you stand in the way.

Arturo Toscanini

Can't you read? The score demands 'con amore', and what are you doing? You are playing it like married men!

Arturo Toscanini

To some it is Napoleon, to some it is a philosophical struggle, to me it is allegro con brio.

Arturo Toscanini

When I was young, I kissed my first woman and smoked my first cigarette on the same day. Believe me, never since have I wasted any more time on tobacco.

Arturo Toscanini