As major orchestras around the world are gripped in various kinds of crises and upheaval, we need to be sure that we are bringing up this new generation.

Everybody blames the culture without taking responsibility.

We're in the midst of an evolution, not a revolution.

And, over the last thirty years we have seen men's participation in both housework and childcare has increased and women's have stayed at about the same.

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

The Steinway pianos of today are the finest I have ever played.

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