"When a man is in despair, it means that he still believes in something."
"If they cut off both hands, I will compose music anyway holding the pen in my teeth."
"What can be considered human emotions? Surely not only lyricism, sadness, tragedy? Doesn't laughter also have a claim to that lofty title? I want to fight for the legitimate right of laughter in 'serious' music."
Keep your eyes wide shut while listening to this waltz . . .