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

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.

I am jealous of all those people who live on the shore of Dal Lake.

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

I knew at university that medicine was just not for me. I saved many lives by not being a doctor!

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

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.