Why should people listen to classical music?
D.M.-S.: There are many answers. One of them is that classical music is our culture, our heritage, and we musicians are privileged to be able to devote ourselves to it. Just like the fine arts, music enriches us and is as much a part of our lives as everything else which addresses our emotions. Anyone who has ever immersed himself in the world of music will feel that all the most important emotions can be found in the wide-ranging world of sounds. I would recommend that everyone goes to a concert at least once in order to experience this. ELLE: Isn’t it easier to approach music simply by listening to a CD? D.M.-S.: Listening to a CD is fine, but a concert is a completely different experience. The music is created at that very moment. Sitting down for an hour, concentrating on and really listening to the music – that is what purifies, what clarifies the listener’s thoughts. ELLE: What attracted you to the cello? D.M.-S.: My mother plays the harpsichord and teaches piano. She used to tak
