Richard Strauss - Work Quotes

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Why don't people see what is new in my work, how in them, as is found only in Beethoven, the human being visibly plays a part in the work...

Richard Strauss

Melody as revealed in the greatest works of our classics is one of the most noble gifts which an invisible deity has bestowed on mankind.

Richard Strauss

If my works are good and of any importance for the further development of our art, they will maintain their position in spite of all opposition on the part of critics, and in spite of all denigration of my artistic intentions. If they are worthtless, not even the most gratifying box office success or the most enthusiastic acclamation of augurs will keep them alive. Let the pulping press devour them... I shall not shed a tear over their grave.
On composing and conducting (page 39-40) (1929).

Richard Strauss

In my opinion, Gustav Mahler's work is one of the most important and interesting products in the history of modern creative arts.

Richard Strauss

When during my stay in Egypt I became familiar with the works of Nietzsche, whose polemic against christianity was particularly to my liking, the antipathy which I had always felt against a religion which relieves the faithful of responsibility for their actions (by means of confession) was confirmed and strengthened.

Richard Strauss