I like what I hear other guys doing, but the thing that really attracts me is melodic playing.

If you've only got one horn playing, I still want the sense of ensemble.

The Russian composers, especially, tricked the symphony orchestra into the kind of dynamic, rhythmic thing.

Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra.

My thing is, I like playing guys who have a really interesting internal monologue.

That's the main thing that attracts me - characters who have big journeys. I like playing those people.