Music Plays A Huge Role In The

Over The Years, I've Collected A Lot Of Musical Friends.

Every Orchestra Is Different. Sometimes, You're Blown Away By A Particular Musician. If I'm Playing The Brahms Concerto, It's Crucial To Have A Great Oboe Player, Because We Work In Tandem.

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When You Play For Ticket-holders, You Are Already Validated. I Have No Sense That I Need To Be Accepted. I'm Already Accepted.

If You Mess Up The Tiniest Little Thing In The Beethoven Concerto, Or The Phrasing Isn't Just Exactly Perfectly Executed, Beethoven Brings Out The Worst In The Best Violinist. You Almost Never Hear A Satisfying Performance, Because It Doesn't Play Itself.