60 Quotes by 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 to make it possible for them to do it.

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

A lot of people get impatient with the pace of change.

We’re in the midst of an evolution, not a revolution.

Second, if you’re the boss, just because they don’t ask doesn’t mean your employees don’t have needs.

And, over the last thirty years we have seen men’s participation in both housework and childcare has increased and women’s have stayed at about the same.

I was lucky that I met the right mentors and teachers at the right moment.

I think this orchestra’s strengths involve drama and voice.

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