Erich Leinsdorf Quotes

Erich Leinsdorf — Austrian Celebrity born on February 04, 1912, died on September 11, 1993

Erich Leinsdorf was an Austrian-born American conductor. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation for exacting standards as well as an acerbic personality. He also published books and essays on musical matters... (wikipedia)

When I was to come to Washington the first time as Music Director of the Boston Symphony, Mrs. Johnson phoned us to find out if they could give us a party and who we would like to meet.

I was sent down to Cuba. Everything had been prepared with the help of Congressman Johnson and his staff.

I was introduced to Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson. The young Congressman was very friendly.

A President doesn't have a terribly long time to talk to people who are not really on the agenda.

The President would usually talk to me about matters relating to the immigration problem.