Biography

Making music is about breathing, about a voice, or an instrument , or a group, taking the lead for a moment , and then, after, accompanying and listening to one another.

[on becoming conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra] I want our audiences to hear the orchestra in new ways and to expand [its] boundaries. So we will see some changes in program order, styles, pacing and concert formats, as well as performances of repertoire the orchestra hasn't played regularly. I want audiences to hear familiar works in a new context, and to experience new music in a fresh environment.