this kind of residency, especially

in the first year of Jaap.

I mean, that meant really a lot.

And this is also something that when he says something to one,

you can count on him.

And this kind of character and principles he has in life

and what he is representing, I like this very much.

It's fantastic to have this kind of opportunity

to come here four times.

We started with the Strauss-Schubert,

which is, it's an enormous group of orchestra

to Schubert and Strauss songs.

Demanding, I mean, for the orchestra,

for me, for the conductor.

And this kind of atmosphere, Jaap is a master in it.

He is insisting in the things he wants

really to hear and to have, but at the same time

also to pick up the quality of an orchestra of single soloist

players.

The German Requiem, [GERMAN] that

was really a great experience.

And that belongs really to the fact that the orchestra has not

really changed.

How Jaap is conducting this in the presence

of this fantastic singer and this fabulous choir.

This specific kind of situation with "The Wound-Dresser," that

was very interesting, also good to do, because this piece

is absolutely timeless.

What is so frightening, touching is the empathy is in the music

and in the text.

And there is a short moment where

he says, "Some are so young; some suffer so much."

And the combination with the melody

and the rhythmic construction between the voice

and the orchestra, this is a very touching moment.

I'm also looking forward to this kind of moment

where I do this kind of chamber music concert, which

is wonderful to have the players then without the conductor.

And that we have this kind of--

especially the Eisler, to introduce

to Eisler here to the audience could be very interesting,

I think.

I like this piece very much.

And also to have this wonderful pianist Daniil

Trifonov-- to have met someone four years ago like Trifonov

is a gift.

I mean, over the years we are really friends.

I mean, whenever our ways are crossing,

even when we do not have to play together, we have lunch

and we spent time together.

This is really a lucky moment, because you get closer

to the players.

They're so supportive.

And this is quite exceptional to have this fantastic players.