I didn't want them to be concerts. I wanted them to have a theatrical arc.

I think solo shows are starting to be viewed as legitimate theater.

The wise man carries his possessions within him.

Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions.

Do not speak quickly; it is a sign of insanity.

Anything you do in a small ensemble, you can do at one of these concerts. Basically, a chamber ensemble is anywhere from one to 10 musicians and no conductor -- just musicians working things out among themselves.