Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Initially and very much, my father, who was a talented
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Shirley J Thompson, composer
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? I have always composed music for fun, starting at school
Konstantin Lifschitz, pianist
Love music and let yourself be intoxicated by art.
Christina McMaster, pianist
As well as musical influences, everyday life and occurrences influence me. What I bring to the stage is not only my performance and understanding of the music, but my personality, experience and perceptions. The work I do is affected by everything I encounter and perceive. So I go to lots of concerts and meet lots of different people, and generally feel open to new possibilities.
Judith Owen, singer-songwriter
The greatest pleasure comes from being a living breathing artist. From playing live, connecting with and making an audience laugh and cry. It’s what I always wanted… to connect. I remember my father telling me that if I my job was the thing I loved most in life, I’d be the luckiest person alive….
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