Quotes by Rudolf Bing

“We are similar to a museum. My function is to present old masterpieces in modern frames.”

“Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without applause.”

“I will not enter into a public feud with Madame Callas, since I am well aware that she has considerably greater competence and experience at that kind of thing than I have.”

“How nice the human voice is when it isnt singing.”

“We want an ensemble of stars, not comets.”

“They have a disease of the throat.”

“The opera always loses money. Thats as it should be. Opera has no business making money.”

“I prefer to remember the happy things over 10 years, the things that went well. Let me see, what did go well?”

“I dont want them to come in with a white tie, and I dont want them to come in a black tie. But I do want them to come in a tie.”