The convergence of the Rhone and Saone. Paul Bocuse. The birthplace of cinema. Chateauneuf-du-Pape just a few miles down the road. It does not get much better than Lyon. Leonard Slatkin birthplacebocusechateauneuf Change image and share on social
A music director cannot and should not be chosen on the basis of a first date. It is not so difficult to make a good impression with a single appearance, usually containing some of a conductor's party pieces, works they have performed successfully many times before. Leonard Slatkin appearancebasischoose share on social
I have been long associated with British music. I have favoured it as my alternate music next to American. Leonard Slatkin alternateamericanbritish Change image and share on social
I've come to the conclusion that a long, personal relationship is next to impossible for me. Ultimately, music is a possessive mistress. Leonard Slatkin conclusionhaveimpossible Change image and share on social
People know Detroit for the cars, but the suburban areas of the city are really beautiful. It's much more inhabitable than people think. Many believe it's like Berlin at the end of World War II. Leonard Slatkin areabeautifulberlin Change image and share on social
There's not an orchestra in the world that doesn't have weaknesses. None of us can play everything well. The repertoire is just too big. Leonard Slatkin bigorchestraplay Change image and share on social
How could a New Yorker possibly take something called the Hollywood String Quartet seriously? Leonard Slatkin callhollywoodpossibly Change image and share on social
I'm not particularly lucid after a concert. I'm not very lucid before, either. Leonard Slatkin concertlucid Change image and share on social
An orchestra knows during the first two minutes of the first rehearsal whether or not they are going to enjoy the person on the podium. Leonard Slatkin enjoyminuteorchestra Change image and share on social
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
