Anyone who composes and conducts at the same time is immediately suspect, because he must be faking one or the other.
Esa-Pekka SalonenThe 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?
Esa-Pekka SalonenI like this idea of identification with the local team. I think it's great. That's what an orchestra should be. It's an orchestra for its hometown, and it serves the people.
Esa-Pekka Salonen