Even I had no opportunity to conduct very many concerts after World War II.

An orchestra full of stars can be a disaster.

Since the composer has said everything, if you discover everything, it will be enough and you will be a happy man. Don't try to say it's your taste, and because of that you are changing this or that. And I must say this respect is still there.

What I never overcame is a kind of shyness.

The message of music was also the first thing what I learned from my first teacher. She was an organist too and she was very devoted to what she played, so she had a respect for every piece and she felt that she is not allowed to add something of her own.

I wouldn't say I've changed my mind. I changed some of my natural habits, some of my natural character.

And I always tried to be not a star. To be someone who people like to talk to.