There's many reason music exists and we are beginning to no only understand that, but measure that.

I've done a lot of operas. I've probably done more different kind of operas than anybody.

After a year, I thought gee I don't really need college anymore, which wasn't correct, but that's what I thought.

That's the definition of popularity. Something that literally resonates with many, many people.

One of the things I like most of all is being in my study, in my barn, with absolutely no sound anywhere thinking about something. It's extremely important to me.

Works of art should be stimulating. They should wake people up rather than acting like a sedative.

There's just an incredibly rich and interesting relationship between our listening to music and the way our minds engage.