The role of an orchestra in the 21st century isn't just playing, it's about developing future audiences and performers. Leonard Slatkin More Quotes by Leonard Slatkin More Quotes From Leonard Slatkin 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 symphony organization years 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 tchaikovsky artist feet How could a New Yorker possibly take something called the Hollywood String Quartet seriously? Leonard Slatkin quartets strings hollywood 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 pieces party firsts We are a global society, and one does not have to be from Germany to give a great performance of Beethoven. Leonard Slatkin germany doe giving 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 orchestra rehearsal two 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 simple mistake home 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 nothing late mind work
