In reality, infinity is merely the distance to the heart of a stranger. Eternity is the moment of cognition.

Music lives and breathes to tell us who we are and what we face. It is a path between ourselves and the infinite.

I would hate to think I am not an amature. An amateur is one who loves what he is doing. Very often, I'm afraid, the professional hates what he is doing. So, I'd rather be an amateur.

The ultimate aim in life should be to fulfill to the utmost all that within our ability and to share that which is good and beautiful.

I can only think of music as something inherent in every human being - a birthright. Music coordinates mind, body and spirit.

To be an outstanding musician, you have to be very attentive to the smallest detail and willing to have infinite patience in the pursuit of your ideal. You require absolute control and professionalism.

Improvisation is not the expression of accident but rather of the accumulated yearnings, dreams and wisdom of our very soul.