If we perform the romantic repertoire we need more musicians.

Music is a continuum and the modern and avant-garde composers of today will be part of the standard repertoire 30 years from now.

As you know, there are certain languages that lend themselves very easily to vocal use.

Initially we performed in halls with capacities of 1,000.

I just wish, maybe, that I'd started conducting earlier. I was about 40 when I started. Apart from that I don't really have any regrets. Is that bad?

Mozart has written opera, symphony, sacred and chamber music - not to mention his piano and violin concerti.

I think the quality of something like the Beveridge, for instance, will have a life of its own.