He was such a great tactician, he and Ralph Abernathy. They figured out how to make their message heard. I'm looking for a similar tactic because I think classical music embodies more of the best of our species, more in one place that is good for society, than any other thing, and I've studied a lot of other things. It has tremendous utilitarian value. And the ultimate quest of the classical musician is the spiritual one.
Visual artists create art for the ages, but the classical performer is here and now.
We're here on the beat, doing it, making a difference.