Randy Newman and I grew up together in Los Angeles. We are both products of the film studio era. Randy is one of the great songwriters of our time and one of the fun people to be with. Leonard Slatkin angeleserafilm Change image and share on social
I am usually cooking at least four times a week if I am home. The easiest thing that I do a lot is gazpacho. It's simple and it tastes best if you let it sit over night in the refrigerator... I don't want anybody near me when I am cooking. If I am going to make a mistake, it has to be my fault. Leonard Slatkin cookeasyfault share on social
Growing up in Hollywood, like I did, I have a passion and a love for the movies, so I go to the cinema all the time. Leonard Slatkin cinemagrowhollywood 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
I knew I could never match my father as a violinist, and there were already four generations of outstanding cellists in the family. Leonard Slatkin cellistfamilyfather Change image and share on social
On the corner of 57th and 7th Avenue sits the most famous concert hall in the world. No less a figure than when Tchaikovsky led the first performances in 1891. Virtually every major artist has performed there. There is simply no place like it. The first time I stepped foot in Carnegie Hall was in 1964. Leonard Slatkin 57th7thartist share on social