Roger Norrington: I am not that interesting

In his exit interview, ahead of this week’s retirement concert, the British conductor talks to Bavarian Radio:

BR- KLASSIK: That is very symbolic when you end with this symphony, which is nicknamed “The Clock”. Is there a time in your career that you particularly remember?

Sir Roger Norrington : A lot! “Night of the Proms” of course, with three million listeners. It was so fantastic in Stuttgart, the orchestra played so wonderfully. We had a wonderful 15 years together, very, very friendly and open. And I am very grateful. I’ve had a wonderful 60 years on the podium and now it’s time to retire a bit and listen to some CD’s.

BR- KLASSIK: What are you going to do with the time if you no longer perform?

Sir Roger Norrington : Read! We live wonderfully in the country here. We can see the English Channel from home and Dartmoor National Park. And write a little too.

BR- KLASSIK: your memoirs? Or what can we look forward to?

Sir Roger Norrington : For my family only. No, I am not that interesting.