‘The most important thing is to feel you are writing the best music you possibly can. But it’s nice to be busy (but not too busy), to be valued by your peers, and to be appreciated by your audience too.’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘The most important thing is to feel you are writing the best music you possibly can. But it’s nice to be busy (but not too busy), to be valued by your peers, and to be appreciated by your audience too.’
‘Work with people who encourage authentic expression. Be somebody who encourages authentic expression.’
‘I think the thing that always should be in mind is the unique power of music to move people, to bring them together in a shared experience, and to give them joy.’
‘I pursue whatever interests me, and it gets absorbed into an ever-growing overarching musical style.’
‘Become part of a scene or community, or even better lead one. And always think about challenging the expectations of your listeners at least once or twice in everything you make.’