It was just that we had this phenomenal honeymoon relationship that just kept on going.

Its just that, when the orchestra look at me, I want them to see a completely involved person who reflects what we rehearsed, and whose function is to make it possible for them to do it.

But the important thing is to lie down and fall asleep. That little nap means you wake up fresh again and can continue.

I have a big problem with conductors who gesture a lot.

It wasn't that I ever knew I'd be at the Met for 20 years, or 30 years, or 40 years, or anything like that

I can imagine wanting to work with this ensemble and this company always.

We found that when people put this issue on the table, it turns out that men acknowledge the issue, and employers and employees can work out solutions just as working mothers do.