Well, rhythm is 90 percent of the interpretation.

It would be easier to say, what was the difference in style from many years ago. Many years ago, the old violinists, they also had a good technique, they were not tonally as good.

Colour does not make so much difference. Look at the Bach Chaconne: There is not one dynamic mark in the whole Bach Chaconne. Colours do not make so much difference.

Well, rhythm is 90 percent of the interpretation.

This young man is an exceptionally gifted and talented violinist ... He is a first class talent.

A specialist is someone who does everything else worse.

So, first you have to be able to play with a metronome. Then you take your freedom. If you play in an orchestra, you got to watch the conductor, he is like a metronome, but it is more difficult because he can change rhythms.