James Levine Quotes
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I thought I'd write one book and the world would change overnight.
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As major orchestras around the world are gripped in various kinds of crises and upheaval, we need to be sure that we are bringing up this new generation.
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I have a big problem with conductors who gesture a lot.
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I think this orchestra's strengths involve drama and voice.
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We're in the midst of an evolution, not a revolution.
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When they are performing in front of the public, they ought to have a sensation that's relatively easy, if the technical and the interpretive work was done before.
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Everybody blames the culture without taking responsibility.
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More and more couples are having this negotiation or discussion, but I'm still amazed at the number who aren't and where the cultural norm sort of kicks in and they just assume that mom's got to be the one who stays home, not dad.
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We found that when people put this issue on the table, it turns out that men acknowledge the issue, and employers and employees can work out solutions just as working mothers do.
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I can imagine wanting to work with this ensemble and this company always.
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You try on purpose to get players with different qualities which will rub off on one another.
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At my age, you are naturally inclined towards teaching.
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They've really got to recognize that all of us bring some of our family issues to work and our work home.
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We do not seem to be finding tomorrow's Toscas.