A lot of people like to think that polio was a inspiration in what I do. I think that music has to do with what kind of passion do you have.

I'm now doing three things: concerts, conducting, and teaching, and they each support each other. I learn to see things from different perspectives and listen with different ears. The most important thing that you need to do is really listen.

Child prodigy is a curse because you've got all those terrible possibilities.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

Any gifted child can potentially get in real trouble because of the way they are handled.

A lot of people like to think that polio was a inspiration in what I do. I think that music has to do with what kind of passion do you have.

This young wine may have a lot of tannins now, but in five or 10 years it is going to be spectacular, despite the fact that right now it tastes like crude oil. You know this is how it is supposed to taste at this stage of development.