New York is really the place to be; to go to New York, you're going to the center of the world, the lion's den.

The 'New York Times' reviews of my work have been evenly divided - favourable and unfavourable.

The New York Philharmonic is a tremendous opportunity, a great orchestra.

New York for a long time was a kind of conductor's graveyard.

I miss the standard of the New York Philharmonic's playing very much. It has certainly been a high point in my life.

I'm convinced that the place, if you have your druthers, to go to have that experience is New York City.