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People are craving this great progress in electronics, going after computers, the Internet, etc. It's a giant progress technologically. But they... →
If I make a speech, I need a translator. But music does not need a translation. People understand me through the sound. That I think is very... →
I listened to Pablo Casals, which was a big change for me. Without hearing Casals, I would never have advanced as I did.
Of course, I know everything that happens in Russia. But even at the most dangerous moment or the most negative moment now, it's still 10 times... →
Now I want to use money in a good way. I make foundations back home in Russia, I have sponsored vaccinations for more than one million children in my... →
I never studied, but I had the best teachers.
Baalbek is so beautiful. It is the heart of beauty in the Middle East - I want to embrace these people with my music. I will try so hard for them.... →
I have a very deep religious belief.
I like coming to the United States because the United States played an important role in my life.
I played with the best conductors of the world.
The war years were the most difficult time of my life. There was real famine in Moscow. The water froze inside the houses. There was no heat.
I know that after my letter there will be undoubtedly an 'opinion' about me, but I am not afraid of it. I openly say what I think. Talent, of... →