WORLD:

There is a rumor that as an orchestra teacher you are a - well - tough dog.

Are you as critical with yourself while practicing as with your solo oboist during rehearsal?

Daniel Barenboim:

Much more critical.

I can't blame anyone other than myself for the fact that something doesn't turn out the way I imagined it before.

WORLD:

Do you scold yourself?

Barenboim:

Sure.

WORLD:

How does that sound then?

Barenboim:

Why are you playing ... such nonsense!