Andris Nelsons Quotes

Conducting is about communication. You don't play any notes, but you communicate with the musicians.

Andris Nelsons

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• The First Amendment applies to rogues and scoundrels. You don't lose your First Amendment rights because of a sleazy personality, or even for having committed a crime. Felons in jail are protected by the First Amendment.

  

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• I first met Jimbo Wales, the face of Wikipedia, when he came to speak at Stanford.

  

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• I've watched it on and off. I don't know why everyone is fascinated by it.

  

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• Conducting is about communication. You don't play any notes, but you communicate with the musicians.

  

  Andris Nelsons
  • Communication