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John Williams is, without question, talented. He writes very good scores and very good melodies and all that.

As far as other instrumentalists, I used to love mellow sax players like Paul Desmond. I love piano.

The orchestra confides in me about their music director or their conductor, and I've never seen a conductor that's been liked by everyone.

The other saxophones, except as solo instruments, really don't have much point in the orchestra.

The great musicians are those who can reach people, who can make people feel something.

There are so few directors who are musical who appreciate music.

I think this orchestra's strengths involve drama and voice.

There are incredible musicians around the world.

It was really amazing. I mean, he'd never mentioned that he played in the symphony, like serious violin playing, not fiddle playing. And he just blew us away.