‘Having the freedom to choose your own projects and the confidence to be able to give all of yourself to them.’
Jacques Forestier, violinist
‘When we play, it’s always for the composer and the music.’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘When we play, it’s always for the composer and the music.’
‘Become a fantastic sight-reader. This will serve you marvellously on many fronts’
‘Success means writing the music you want to write’
‘The belief that classical music, and art in general, are not merely decorative additions, but an essential component of human society’
‘I want to take audiences on an emotional and emotionally enriching journey.’