Murray Perahia quotes

Murray Perahia is an acclaimed American pianist and conductor, renowned for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire. His artistry and lyrical playing have earned him numerous awards, including several Grammy Awards. He is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation and continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Here are 4 of his quotes:

In the Bronx, we had three synagogues on one block at 161st Street. My father was Orthodox and we went to the Sephardi one. Further along was the Conservative, the biggest. In between was the Ashkenazi shul. And guess who was their shabbos goy? Colin Powell!

Murray Perahia

I wouldn't play it in public - you need different muscles, you can't use the upper arm, just the fingers. But the sound has a glow, because the strings aren't damped, as on a piano. I wanted to visit Bach's sound world, then apply those ideas to the piano.

Murray Perahia

I sat reading in these chairs and felt somehow, in an abstract rather than a religious way, that suffering shapes you. Not only my own religious thought, but that of my ancestors, affected me in some way. The thing we have as Jews is that it's a wonderfully abstract religion. Images are not allowed, so it's welcome to abstract thought.

Murray Perahia