Q. As an artiste, what is your personal favourite — orchestra or recording CDs?
A. Performing with an orchestra is an exquisite experience and a thrill. Being the star of the evening and the focus of attention of the public is certainly my personal favourite.

Q. Who are the pianists/musicians that inspire you?
A. There is a list of pianists that inspired me and had an impact on my development and in shaping my artistic personality. Some great masters I had the privilege to know personally are A Weissenberg, L Berman, K Zimerman and others like A Rubinstein and M Argerich. I admire many orchestra conductors; Zubin Mehta is one of them.

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Q. You have performed as a professor and lecturer for many workshops for students; how is the response to music (especially piano) from the new generation?
A. The new generation is very quick in their response and eager to learn fast. The Internet is a supporting source of information. I must say that India is a developing market for Classical music. However, there is a serious lack of music teachers, musical instruments, and concert venues. Music performing is not yet taken seriously here. For comparison — in Europe it is a full academic career.

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