I think Sharon is anti-Israeli because it's in the interest of Israel to understand the problems of the other side.

There's no real side to be on because I think it was a mess.

I don't think I'm anti-Israeli.

I think what history has done to Jewish people, frankly, cannot be made good by giving them a piece of land.

There are many wonderful orchestras in the world, but very few who have a character or personality of their own. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of them, and I think it very important to recognize and respect that character.

My point of view is very simple. I think war is no option. Trying to play the same note at the same time, with the same loudness, with the same color, with the same amount of joy, everything the same ... this is a fantastic affair.