‘Keep on keeping on and be happy along the way. The journey isn’t always easy but it should bring you happiness.’
Irene Messoloras, conductor
‘Say yes to every opportunity. You never know where it might lead or what doors it could open’
Carrie Bean Stute, cellist
‘Remember what brought you to the art form. We all have a defining moment — perhaps that first taste of freedom of expression on the instrument or actually hearing the beautiful sound you want to create.’
OHNOMAD (Owens Huang), composer
‘Symbolism plays a key role in my work, with music often reflecting journeys of self-discovery and cultural intersections’
Sonya Bach, pianist
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music and who or what have been the most important influences on your musical life
Echo Collective
‘Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We thrive on the exchange of ideas with musicians from different backgrounds’
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