The awful thing about a conductor becoming geriatric is that you seem to become more desirable, not less. — Neville Marriner
As you know, there are certain languages that lend themselves very easily to vocal use. — Neville Marriner
Before, we may have taken part in it without even thinking it was american jewish. — Neville Marriner
But the most important test is to take them on tour and see if you can bear to spend time with them. — Neville Marriner
I think the quality of something like the beveridge, for instance, will have a life of its own. — Neville Marriner
Most beethoven symphonies require 80 or more instruments, and the late romantics even more. — Neville Marriner
Mozart has written opera, symphony, sacred and chamber music – not to mention his piano and violin concerti. — Neville Marriner
Music is a continuum and the modern and avant-garde composers of today will be part of the standard repertoire 30 years from now. — Neville Marriner
One of the great virtues, apart from the pleasure of performing these works, is that it’s opened up an entirely new. — Neville Marriner
One thing we were looking for from the start was players who really fit together, who sounded in tune. — Neville Marriner
So I think we got together as the academy to give ourselves that sort of responsibility and to play well. — Neville Marriner