Who or what inspired you to take up conducting and pursue a career in music? Being heard conduct at university by Sir Georg Solti Who
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Linda Catlin Smith, composer
I believe the thing that helped me the most was to listen to as much music as possible, and to work with musicians that are interested in new music.
Erik Rydberg, guitarist
It’s the same thing with life – there comes a point where you understand yourself, who you are and how you fit (or sometimes don’t fit) into the world you’ve chosen to put around you. Music is analogous to that
Mark Hodgkin, composer
Probably the best piece of advice I was given was “Never let anyone tell you what to do with your art”.
Tom Smail, composer
Be true to your inner voice. Influences are vital and valuable criticism is essential, but ultimately you must write what you feel
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