..I heard Ori Kam and was deeply impressed with his achievements as a violist. His technical and interpretive skills are truly unique. I see a great future for him.

Perhaps our task in this shaky, fast-changing, bewildering world in which we live is to make music, at first with all that we have, and then, when that is no longer possible, to make music with what we have left.

There are people who are uncanny, who are finished products at a young age. I wasn't, thank God.

Life is not as easy as it could be for a person with a disability.

Not many people like it when they get criticism. Of course, if you have someone who does tell you and you do have a rapport, that's great. But don't rely on it. You have to rely on yourself.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

One of the most important elements in teaching, conducting, and performing, all three, is listening.