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If they had Mozart today, they couldn't work with him, although he was a very adaptable man.

Beethoven, Wagner, Bach, and Mozart settled down day after day to the job in hand. They didn't waste time waiting for inspiration.

If Mozart were around now he would write a killer rock song.

It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that when they are together en famille they play Mozart.

Bach and Beethoven, all of them, they had to write something to please the upper structure, those with money and power.

If Beethoven had been killed in a plane crash at the age of 22, it would have changed the history of music and of aviation.

Imagine if you could go watch Mozart today, even if it's the last, crappiest show he ever played. What a thrill that would be.

Beethoven can write music, thank God, but he can do nothing else on earth.

When you hear Bach or Mozart, you hear perfection. Remember that Bach, Mozart and Beethoven were great improvisers. I can hear that in their music.

If you look back, Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven were mixing music and humor all the time.