In the range of music that we play - roughly 300 years' worth-there really are more similarities than differences.
Esa-Pekka SalonenThe act of conducting in itself, of waving my arms in the air and being in charge, I didn't miss. I missed the sensual pleasure of being in contact with music.
Esa-Pekka SalonenOf course performing talent, that's clear. Maybe this is not so well-known among young people who are interested in music, who are talented in music, but they're trying to figure out how to go about it.
Esa-Pekka SalonenMy music wouldn't sound the way it does if I hadn't had the experience of conducting.
Esa-Pekka Salonen