There used to be the assumption that the orchestra was a male domain – it was a carry-over of the chauvinism that was prevalent in the business. It takes a while for people to be less stupid than they have been in the past.

I think [park] concerts tend to be, let's say, excessively accessible.

There used to be the assumption that the orchestra was a male domain – it was a carry-over of the chauvinism that was prevalent in the business. It takes a while for people to be less stupid than they have been in the past.

Women conductors are like black quarterbacks – leaders who set the tone for the team,

I thought it would be better to starve slowly over there than instantly over here.

I'll always be a party monster. I'll always love getting dressed up.