I Can Imagine Wanting To Work With

Art Has Never Been A Popularity Contest.

I Grew Up In An Era Where An Orchestra Was Like A Treasure Chest.

It Wasn't That I Ever Knew I'd Be At The Met For 20 Years, Or 30 Years, Or 40 Years, Or Anything Like That

As Major Orchestras Around The World Are Gripped In Various Kinds Of Crises And Upheaval, We Need To Be Sure That We Are Bringing Up This New Generation.

At My Age, You Are Naturally Inclined Towards Teaching.