Overture Quotes

Winston Churchill came closest to describing the conflict's immensity and importance when he called it the first world war, with the prize being the eastern half of North America... The war brought about a shift that opened a four-decade-long overture to an age of empires and revolutions that endured from the mid-18th century until the beginning of the 20th. - Fred Anderson

When we watch cartoons, much of the background music is classical, such as the William Tell Overture... Once the audience hears some of the songs we've selected, they'll say 'Yes, I know that song!' - Jason Palmer

When I first saw the music, I was pretty scared. Wow, we're going to be playing this? Then I thought, 'With hard work I can get this,' and I have. One piece, Beethoven's 'Egmont' overture, looks like one of the hardest pieces to learn. You're expecting it to be given to professionals to play, and we're playing it. - Frank Rodriguez

We've been monitoring the online bulletin boards and responding with e-mail messages. But, to be honest with you, our overtures haven't lead to any kind of concrete contacts. - Marcus Courtney

We heard the overture in June, the fanfare in July - and now we really do hope we have heard part of the final chord. After all the brinkmanship, this is good news. - Stephen Rand

We have yet to see any real evidence of FCC activity in this area despite overtures by us to join us. - Eliot Spitzer

Until we receive your commitment to follow through on their rhetorical offerings, we shall not treat these overtures as serious and will continue our efforts to force action on the daily floor proceedings until such time as we secure your personal confirmation on a fair and timely consideration on this important matter. - Dick Armey

There had been countless overtures prior to this particular publisher. But others finally convinced him that Dell was at a strategic point in the business, and this would be an opportunity to further the brand. Personally, he wouldn't have chosen to do it. It was difficult for him. He is singularly focused on the success of the business. - Michelle Moore

The 'Ruslan' overture -- I can't think of any more dynamic opening for the season than that. - Mark Thielen