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The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play.

~Richard Strauss

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I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer.

~Richard Strauss

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Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

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Never let the horns and woodwinds out of your sight; if you can hear them at all, they are too loud.

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Bear in mind that you are not making music for your own pleasure, but for the pleasure of your audience.

~Richard Strauss

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Biography

Nationality: German

Type: Composer

Born: June 11th, 1864

Died: September 8th, 1949

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