There is no relationship between the gestures and what an orchestra will do.

- James Levine

As major orchestras around the world are gripped in various kinds of crises and upheaval, we need to be sure that we are bringing up this new generat…

- James Levine

Its just that, when the orchestra look at me, I want them to see a completely involved person who reflects what we rehearsed, and whose function is t…

- James Levine

We found that when people put this issue on the table, it turns out that men acknowledge the issue, and employers and employees can work out solution…

- James Levine

I grew up in an era where an orchestra was like a treasure chest.

- James Levine

It was just that we had this phenomenal honeymoon relationship that just kept on going.

- James Levine

At my age, you are naturally inclined towards teaching.

- James Levine

Art has never been a popularity contest.

- James Levine

I thought I'd write one book and the world would change overnight

- James Levine