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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I have been long associated with British music. I have favoured it as my alternate music next to American. Leonard Slatkin Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I’m not particularly lucid after a concert. I’m not very lucid before, either. Leonard Slatkin Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I’ll know I’m reaching the total American market when I’m asked to do a video for MTV. Leonard Slatkin Read Quote
