Once you get over the first hill, there is always a new, higher one lurking, of course.

With American orchestras, in particular, because they play in such huge halls, getting a true pianissimo is very hard.

I'm still disturbed if a chord isn't together, but your priorities change as you get older.

Lots of really interesting people move to U.S and decide to work here, because of this whole attitude and openness. I'm absolutely convinced that this is just the beginning. In a couple decades we will see an even more dramatic change.

Orphei Drängar possesses a combination of power, energy, and culture. Joy of discovery combined with professional technical and musical prowess.

I'm composing more than before. I'm cutting down on conducting.

The classical music industry, has been an industry of covers. So we do covers, and if I compare this with the rock and pop side, what is the most exciting event?