Randy Newman and I grew up together in Los Angeles. We are both products of the film studio era. Randy is one of the great songwriters of our time and one of the fun people to be with.
Leonard SlatkinAn orchestra knows during the first two minutes of the first rehearsal whether or not they are going to enjoy the person on the podium.
Leonard SlatkinWe are a global society, and one does not have to be from Germany to give a great performance of Beethoven.
Leonard SlatkinI have been long associated with British music. I have favoured it as my alternate music next to American.
Leonard Slatkin