The waltz can be sad and at the same time uplifting. You have to see life from both sides, and the waltz encapsulates that. If you’re in my audience you give yourself to me and the waltz will grab you.

I first picked up a violin aged five – I just assumed everyone played.

Contrary to popular opinion, classical music does not have to be enjoyed amid exclusive circles, there need not be any snobbishness attached to it. It’s there for everyone. I play for the people.

It is a real piece of art if you can make a waltz sound like it is the easiest piece of music to play, because it’s really not.

When I’m not on tour, I love to have a long breakfast at home in my garden.

I believe that music in itself heals and that everything is about the power of the mind. I thought if you are happy, you don’t get ill. Your health is in your head. When you are satisfied with your work, you don’t get ill.

Now, I’ve changed my life to make sure I work only on what I love.

I’m an un-healable positive optimist.

The waltz is a very important part of my life. It’s a very important way for me to express my positiveness, bringing humor to the world.

I make music to touch the souls of people as it’s a language we all can speak.