Arthur Sullivan quotes

The theatre is not the place for the musician. When the curtain is up the music interrupts the actor, and when it is down the music interrupts the audience. (Arthur Sullivan)
After all we [have] each of us only eight notes to work upon. View quote
Arthur Sullivan
I am astonished and somewhat terrified at the results of this evening's experiments – astonished at the wonderful power you have developed, and terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music may be put on record forever! ...I think it is the most wonderful thing that I have ever experienced, and I congratulate you with all my heart on this wonderful discovery. View quote
Arthur Sullivan
One day work is hard, and another day it is easy; but if I had waited for inspiration I am afraid I should have done nothing. The miner does not sit at the top of the shaft waiting for the coal to come bubbling up to the surface. One must go deep down, and work out every vein carefully. View quote
Arthur Sullivan
We shall never know of the numbers of "mute and inglorious Miltons" who failed because the place and time were not ready for them...Was not Sullivan a jewel in the wrong setting? View quote
Arthur Sullivan
Goss and Bennett...trained him to make Europe yawn; and he took advantage of their training to make London and New York laugh and whistle. View quote
Arthur Sullivan
I am terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music will be put on records forever. View quote
Arthur Sullivan
For myself, I can only say that I am astonished and somewhat terrified at the results of this evening's experiments. Astonished at the wonderful power you have developed, and terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music may be put on record forever. View quote
Arthur Sullivan