‘I think the most important thing composers and performers can do is focus on making the best work they possibly can, and then share it with the world’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘I think the most important thing composers and performers can do is focus on making the best work they possibly can, and then share it with the world’
‘Sometimes you need to step away from the instrument, experience other things and allow yourself to breathe and disconnect.’
‘The human creativity of a real composer will never be replaced by “intelligent” machines’
‘Take the music seriously. A pianist’s first responsibility is not to himself, but to the composer.’
‘Learn the score before you learn the gesture – technique in front of an orchestra means nothing without total command of the music itself.’