Quotes by Rudolf Bing

About Rudolf Bing:

Sir Rudolf Bing was an Austrian-born opera impresario who worked in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, most notably being General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City from 1950 to 1972. He became a British citizen in 1946 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1971.
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I prefer to remember the happy things over 10 years, the things that went well. Let me see, what did go well?

Rudolf Bing

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

Rudolf Bing

I am perfectly happy to believe that nobody likes us but the public.

Rudolf Bing

How nice the human voice is when it isn't singing.

Rudolf Bing

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

Rudolf Bing

The opera always loses money. That's as it should be. Opera has no business making money.

Rudolf Bing

There are two sighs of relief every night in the life of an opera manager. The first comes when the curtain goes up The second sigh of relief comes when the final curtain goes down without any disaster, and one realizes, gratefully, that the miracle ...

Rudolf Bing

Author Bio

  • NameRudolf Bing
  • DescriptionAustrian-born opera impresario
  • BornJanuary 9, 1902
  • DiedSeptember 3, 1997
  • CountryUnited Kingdom; Austria
  • ProfessionImpresario
  • AwardsGreat Golden Medal Of Honour For Services To The Republic Of Austria