As I came to New York, it was for me a new beginning. To discover what people are living here. What do they need, what do they expect, what would they like to be the image and the performance of the New York Philharmonic?
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What I always do, first listen to the orchestra, how they play. You are not starting to teach them from beginning, which is stupid.Kurt Masur
And at the same time, I had my very first concert at the age of 16. I hadn't heard a symphony orchestra before, and I was so deeply impressed I said I have to be a conductor.
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Even I had no opportunity to conduct very many concerts after World War II.
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I wouldn't say I've changed my mind. I changed some of my natural habits, some of my natural character.
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You know as I started as a shy young conductor, I always wanted to cooperate. To build up the musicians. To help them to be better than without a conductor. And sometimes young talented musicians have to be encouraged.
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