I use my hands like a sculptor, to mold and shape the sound I want, to clarify. Leonard Slatkin clarifyhandmold Change image and share on social
The role of an orchestra in the 21st century isn't just playing, it's about developing future audiences and performers. Leonard Slatkin 21staudiencecentury Change image and share on social
Over the years it has been my privilege to lead performances with Saint Louis, the National Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and so many other wonderful organizations. Leonard Slatkin clevelandleadlouis Change image and share on social
We are a global society, and one does not have to be from Germany to give a great performance of Beethoven. Leonard Slatkin beethovengermanygive Change image and share on social
There is no 'perfect' in music. If I ever came off the stage and felt it could not be better, it would then be time to quit. Leonard Slatkin feltmusicperfect Change image and share on social
To my mind and ear, there is simply nothing that compares to the musical sophistication of a late Beethoven, Bartok, Schubert or Brahms work for minimal forces. Leonard Slatkin bartokbeethovenbrahm Change image and share on social
I don't really think about retiring. I will retire just before people start saying, 'I knew Leonard Slatkin when he conducted well.' Leonard Slatkin conductknowleonard Change image and share on social
The conductor is the artistic leader and sometimes cultural arbiter of his or her community. It is their leadership that is looked to and should anything go wrong, they are the persons taking most of the heat. Leonard Slatkin arbiterartisticcommunity share on social
In some ways I believe music is the more convincing communicator of ideas than words. For instance, we can hear of Kordaly and Bartok and recognise them as Hungarian, but very few of us speak Hungarian, but the music itself speaks to more people. Leonard Slatkin bartokcommunicatorconvince share on social
I'll know I'm reaching the total American market when I'm asked to do a video for MTV. Leonard Slatkin americanaskmarket Change image and share on social
