As you know, there are certain languages that lend themselves very easily to vocal use.

I think the quality of something like the Beveridge, for instance, will have a life of its own.

I think we were all frustrated with our daily routine.

I would like new people with new ideas to come into it and change it.

I led the second violins but there was little you could do to influence the sound.

Before, we may have taken part in it without even thinking it was American Jewish, but in this case, I think, you have now perhaps pointed us in a direction of a new interest in this repertoire.

Forty-five years ago London orchestras were not as good as they are now and the L.S.O. was probably the worst.

But the most important test is to take them on tour and see if you can bear to spend time with them.

And it'll be a great relief, I think, to many musicians and the public to find something to get their teeth into.