Leonard Slatkin
Leonard Slatkin
Leonard Edward Slatkinis an American conductor, author and composer...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth1 September 1944
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
concerts
I'm not particularly lucid after a concert. I'm not very lucid before, either.
strong memories dancing
My first strong musical memory is of the Villa-Lobos Sixth Quartet which my parents were rehearsing. I remember that it reminded me of big teddy bears dancing around.
mistress music-is possessive
Ultimately, music is a possessive mistress.
past knowing pieces
I'm beginning to see that just knowing the piece is not enough. Having a clear technique is not enough. Having a broad repertory is not enough. I want desperately to get past all those things.