Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
Certain works move me most deeply when I have the privilege to play them; Any of the Bach solo Sonatas and Partitas, Faure’s 2nd Violin Sonata, Bruckner’s Viola Quintet, Schubert’s G Major Quartet, Mozart’s G Minor Viola Quintet, Stravinsky’s Dithyrambe, and Bach’s Art of Fugue are particularly meaningful to me.
It’s important to choose pieces that you love. I try to put pieces together that contrast in emotion and get different responses from the audience.
I think success for a composer can be measured when he/she no longer has to take a direct hand in arranging a performance. When a piece is “out there” and getting performed, I think that’s a success, and it’s certainly gratifying for a composer when that happens.
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? I grew up with music of all kinds, but Radio 3 was nearly always
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? My career in music came first: as a harpsichordist and
