I'm beginning to see that just knowing the piece is not enough. Having a clear technique is not enough. Having a broad repertory is not enough. I want desperately to get past all those things. Leonard Slatkin beginbroadclear Change image and share on social
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
