However, I began composing as soon as I started taking piano lessons.

I listen to all kinds of music - new music, old music, music of my colleagues, everything.

I think a composer is always interested in his last work.

I write bars, for the musicians, because they have to be together.

In January 1944 I was called up by the Forced Labor Service, but I deserted on October 10, 1944.

There was a very famous musician in our family. He was a great violinist, an internationally known teacher. He was Leopold Auer.

However, I began composing as soon as I started taking piano lessons.