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.

One must always practice slowly. If you learn something slowly, you forget it slowly.

I couldn't only do one thing--I don't want the personal hell of oneness.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

I love to work with young kids.

I don't walk on stage unless I'm playing with a orchestra. But when I play a recital, I'm sort of on a scooter, and I just scoot very quickly on stage, and they're saying, wow, look at this. He's so fast.

Competition can be the most nerve-racking experience. Some people just thrive on it.