Over the years it has been my privilege to lead performances with Saint Louis, the National Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and so many other wonderful organizations.

We need music to restore the human spirit

I'm not particularly lucid after a concert. I'm not very lucid before, either.

Growing up in Hollywood, like I did, I have a passion and a love for the movies, so I go to the cinema all the time.

There's not an orchestra in the world that doesn't have weaknesses. None of us can play everything well. The repertoire is just too big.

I'm beginning to see that just knowing the piece is not enough. Having a clear technique is not enough. Having a broad repertory is not enough. I want desperately to get past all those things.

I knew I could never match my father as a violinist, and there were already four generations of outstanding cellists in the family.