I think that the greatest challenge is also my greatest inspiration: to convey to the audience what has touched me in a musical piece
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'
Daniel Kurganov, violinist
I try to always look towards the “next thing” and not get stuck on pride of past achievements
Xenia Pestova Bennett, pianist
It would be an understatement to say that the last year and a half was extremely challenging, particularly for people working in the field of live performance. We all lost our sense of “self” to a greater or lesser degree.
Andrea Botticelli, pianist
From the perspective of a musician’s craft, success as a performer would be to be able to perform a piece as you imagine it in your inner ear.
Magnus Holmander, clarinettist
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music and who or what have been the most important influences on your musical life
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