Kurt Masur Quotes

An orchestra full of stars can be a disaster.

Kurt Masur



And at the same time, I had my very first concert at the age of 16. I hadn't heard a symphony orchestra before, and I was so deeply impressed I said I have to be a conductor.

Kurt Masur



And I always tried to be not a star. To be someone who people like to talk to.

Kurt Masur



And if you are strong enough, then you can grow as a conductor more and more.

Kurt Masur



And to understand this, I think this is a most important point where I would like always to be understood what we do with the New York Philharmonic. That the meaning of the music is number one.

Kurt Masur