“Performing music is the job that has the most to do with the belief in the existence of a soul. I deal in Berg's soul, in Brahm's soul- that's my job. And you can can challenge me, but I find… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share Image
“Music, even at terrible moments, can make you accept so much more- accept your dark sides, or the things that happened to you. Maybe it's just because you see that we are not alone. And that's what the concert situation is about for me, when I'm sitting in the hall and also when I'm playing myself. It's about communication -… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share
“Many of us can maybe sometimes imagine sounds, or have some musical ideas. But to have them consistenly building whole works, and to have… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share Image
“Bach's music confront the player and the audience in a very alone way, and I try at that moment to put away pretensions-in levels… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share Image
“This was the book I read over and over. I really felt so in tune with them- I knew all the dates of their… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share Image
“Most of the time, we try to tell ourselves "I'm confident" or "I'm doing well." But then, in a moment alone at home, you… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share Image
“Performing music is the job that has the most to do with the belief in the existence of a soul. I deal in Berg's… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share Image
“Some may see the tortured existence of the musician as one where he's practicing like hell and being alone, I see it quite differently.… — Christian Tetzlaff Copy Share Image
