‘The longer I work the more I appreciate the relationships that I have cultivated and how so many have enriched my life’
Category: composer
Rieko Makita, pianist & composer
‘I choose music that speaks to me — pieces that pull me in emotionally. I think that connection is so important because you’re going to be spending a lot of time with the piece. It’s like entering a relationship.’
Tryfon Koutsourelis, composer
‘Artistically, I think success is about creating a space where music becomes something shared — a moment of real connection between the artist, the audience, and the wider human experience.’
Harpreet Bansal, violinist & composer
‘Be curious, take the initiative, don’t hesitate to approach and learn from those who you admire. Go to concerts, let it inspire you to practice. And practice, a lot.’
Helena Paish, composer
‘I think it’s easy to forget how much we owe to our teachers and mentors. The musician that I am today comes from being inspired and encouraged by my teachers.’
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