New York is really the place to be; to go to New York, you're going to the center of the world, the lion's den.

There are three orchestras in Munich, all world-quality, in a city of one million. Yet every hall is full.

It's hard to find an emblem of cultural, national pride that burns as bright as Israel's success in classical music.

Indian hotels are doing well globally because they understand hospitality.

In truth, I became a conductor because deep down I wanted to conduct Brahmss four symphonies and Richard Strausss tone poems.

I feel that the critic and music director should have such a good relationship they can pick up the phone and call each other any time.

...Ori Kam is an outstanding violist who has already played as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra twice, much to our delight and satisfaction, and has availed himself with distinction.