The role of an orchestra in the 21st century isn't just playing, it's about developing future audiences and performers.

The role of an orchestra in the 21st century isn't just playing, it's about developing future audiences and performers.

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.

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

How could a New Yorker possibly take something called the Hollywood String Quartet seriously?

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