The life of any musician really doesn't fall into a normal schedule at all. Every week there are different rehearsals, different days and nights of performances, so we don't have a particular pattern that we can follow. For a conductor, it is a little bit worse because we have to allow for traveling.
Leonard SlatkinThere is no 'perfect' in music. If I ever came off the stage and felt it could not be better, it would then be time to quit.
Leonard SlatkinI knew I could never match my father as a violinist, and there were already four generations of outstanding cellists in the family.
Leonard SlatkinOver the years it has been my privilege to lead performances with Saint Louis, the National Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and so many other wonderful organizations.
Leonard Slatkin