Always write what is true to you at that moment in your life. Do not try to copy or emulate others because someone tells you that is what is current or necessary.
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
Always write what is true to you at that moment in your life. Do not try to copy or emulate others because someone tells you that is what is current or necessary.
There’s no grand vision with me, no poetic bullsh*t, I just get it done
The most successful experiences for me, whether they be performances or auditions, are the ones where I’ve allowed myself to give in entirely to the spirit of the moment.
Try a new composing pencil; there might be new notes in it.
One positive aspect to performing not being my main source of income is that I have the luxury of being able to program less well known music that interests me – which is what ultimately led to my Philippa Schuyler recording