I had butterflies in my stomach before the concert. For you know, in any other city, except Belgrade and Brussels, I arrive, play what I have to, take a bow and go home. Except for Belgrade, were you were born and always welcome, what can you tell us about audience in other European cities. Some European artists prefer to play in Japan, and you have been also there. Well, my colleagues have been mad about Japan for several decades, and it is nothing new.
Japanese audience likes to hear it all.
I visited the country for several times. I am fascinated by their care for art. There is much more of music life in Tokyo than in London or New York. Japanese people are very tactful. Be silent, don't cough and applaude whether you liked the piece or not'.