Marina Bauer, president and founder of the Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition:

“Yuri Temirkanov worked wonders at the conductor’s podium. His unique talent and subtle humor captivated musicians and audiences worldwide for decades. Evgeny Svetlanov often spoke of continuity: ‘Bernstein, me, and Yura are separated by 10 years in seniority.’ He highly valued his incomparable talent and interpretive finesse. They shared a pure and steadfast friendship. Bright memory, Yuri Khatuevich…'”