My compositional language has shifted slowly over the years, although the way I structure music and my artistic goals have not changed much. During the past few years I have been mostly influenced by the sound of Brazilian native element
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Martin Kohlstedt, composer & pianist
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? The urge came from the inside, with very few outside triggers. I found no
Jonathan Dove, composer
Dreamily and fitfully at first, as vague initial ideas start to emerge; then more continuously, as they gradually turn into stronger, more potent ideas. Mostly I work out pieces at the keyboard, but walking and cycling are also an important part of the process.
Ramin Karimloo, singer & actor
Who or what inspired you to take up singing and pursue a career in music? It was a collection of things. Hearing the music of
Nafis Umerkulova, pianist
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? My mother, Gulnora Umarova, who was herself a talented pianist and a piano teacher
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