I was lucky enough to have parents who started me on music very early, but most kids don't get that kind of exposure.

The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing.

I want to do everything. That's my problem.

Over the years, I've collected a lot of musical friends.

Every orchestra is different. Sometimes, you're blown away by a particular musician. If I'm playing the Brahms concerto, it's crucial to have a great oboe player, because we work in tandem.

I like trying things, I am kind of adventurous and I like thrill seeking.

So much of performing is a mind game.