He must be heard--and also seen; for if he played
behind the scenes a great deal of the poetry of his playing
would be lost.
-- Robert Schumann (1810-1856), Neue Zeitschrift, On Franz Liszt
Whenever Alexander heard Philip had taken any town of importance
or won any signal victory, instead of rejoicing at it altogether,
he would tell his companions that his father would anticipate everything,
and leave him and them no opportunities of performing great and illustrious
actions....