Primarily that music should inspire. Whether this is through performance or composition does not matter; the principle is the same. Music should never be routine, it must always be special.
Author: The Cross-Eyed Pianist
Frances Wilson is a pianist, writer, music and arts reviewer, music PR, and blogger on classical music and pianism under the pen name 'The Cross-Eyed Pianist'
István Székely, pianist
My success is when I can transmit something that a genius composed
Mayda Narvey, cellist
For me, success is when I can forget myself and be at one with the music.
Camille Maalawy, mezzo-soprano
I have not followed an orthodox career, but have been lucky enough to be part of new and exciting works, often exploring the fusion between Arabic and western classical music.
Thomas Elwin, tenor
I think it is important not to imitate. Why be a Chinese whisper of someone else when you can have you own voice.
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