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. James Levine bringcrisisgeneration Change image and share on social
And so, little by little, I gradually divested myself of pretty nearly all of the guest conducting I used to do, because I was at the same time working in the places like the Met, where I could work in this sort of depth. James Levine conductdepthdivest share on social
You try on purpose to get players with different qualities which will rub off on one another. James Levine playerpurposequality Change image and share on social
But the important thing is to lie down and fall asleep. That little nap means you wake up fresh again and can continue. James Levine asleepcontinuefall Change image and share on social
It's just that, when the orchestra look at me, I want them to see a completely involved person who reflects what we rehearsed, and whose function is to make it possible for them to do it. James Levine completelyfunctioninvolve Change image and share on social
Everybody blames the culture without taking responsibility. James Levine blamecultureresponsibility Change image and share on social
I can imagine wanting to work with this ensemble and this company always. James Levine companyensembleimagine Change image and share on social
More and more couples are having this negotiation or discussion, but I'm still amazed at the number who aren't and where the cultural norm sort of kicks in and they just assume that mom's got to be the one who stays home, not dad. James Levine amazeassumecouple share on social
We found that when people put this issue on the table, it turns out that men acknowledge the issue, and employers and employees can work out solutions just as working mothers do. James Levine acknowledgeemployeeemployer Change image and share on social
Art has never been a popularity contest. James Levine artcontestpopularity Change image and share on social
