a complete immersion into the art of music. Everyone helps each other and the performances are utterly exhilarating. Music@Menlo is like food for the musical soul. You leave a better musician, enriched and fulfilled.
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'
Dmitri Atapine, cellist
To survive in the modern classical music world, one must be able to play all styles and composers well, and when I get repertoire requests, I never shy away from a challenge or from an opportunity to expand my artistic palette.
Joseph Phibbs, composer
I see my music as largely built on the classical tradition, but – hopefully – exploring new possibilities within it.
Aleksei Demchenko, pianist
Love music with all your heart, give it all your passion, and it will never let you down.
Arnaud Sussmann, violinist
know your strengths and weaknesses, and find your true voice as a musician
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