‘I cannot separate the way I think about music from everything that exists around it: literature, cinema, painting, and simply the experiences of life. All of these things enter into the way I listen and create.’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘I cannot separate the way I think about music from everything that exists around it: literature, cinema, painting, and simply the experiences of life. All of these things enter into the way I listen and create.’
‘Take the music seriously. A pianist’s first responsibility is not to himself, but to the composer.’
‘Never stop searching for your own artistic voice’
‘There are personalities who enter our lives and leave behind an imprint that never fades; they become part of our inner path and our artistic identity.’
‘Invest in your technique’