play with honesty and integrity, and to have respect for the craft, the music and the audience
Category: Interview
Eric Montalbetti, composer
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Playing the piano and organ, early on I started to
Gitta de Ridder, singer-songwriter
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? My early memories of music as a child were seeing my dad and granddad
Pamela Howland, pianist
Learn your craft, work hard, find your own voice, keep stretching yourself creatively, and give your gift to the world. Don’t be afraid to experiment with genres other than classical – this will only enhance your playing. Learn to improvise and arrange. Most of all, remember that failures only mean something if you let them define you. Never stop challenging yourself.
Patrick Hemmerlé, pianist
As interpreters, we stand at a crossroads between artistry and artisanship. We are mediators between the composers and the audience.
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