Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
I want our audiences to come away from a concert feeling inspired and moved by this incredible music. If we achieve that, job done!
Stay humble as you aspire towards greatness. Take yourself out of your comfort zone. Embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? When I first embarked on the journey of becoming a musician, I wasn’t aware of the implications and I certainly didn’t have a plan for what I wanted to achieve. Inspiration can come from many places. I get inspired by music that I want…
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? The first time I heard the sound of the ondes Martenot, it was a true revelation. It was during a concert in Paris and I was so mesmerized that I immediately felt the need to play this instrument. I entered the ondes Martenot class at the Conservatoire de Boulogne-Billancourt and…
Recognise opportunities when they present themselves and work hard to make a success of them. Develop a thick skin and don’t be precious about your work (especially in commercial, film and television Music!) Be versatile, sociable and likeable and someone people want to work with!
Who or what inspired you to take up the trumpet and pursue a career in music? The first time I heard a recording of Wynton Marsalis playing the Haydn and Hummel concertos, I knew I wanted to work hard to pursue my life in music Who or what have been the most important influences on…
