Lotta Hitschmanova was noted for her incredibly long work days, and her unwavering devotion to helping people in far off lands. She did have one passionate hobby, however, music.

I used to play the piano, but I had to give it up, of course.

But my great joy is my records and my most beloved musician, of course, is Mozart.

He has the grace and the variety – the genius that corresponds to my needs best.

Interviewer (1973): Do you take Mozart with you on your trips?

No, how could I, I don’t even take a little radio with me.

Because I am so overloaded when I travel. I have an unbelievable number of files, one file at least for every single project.