Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
I feel that modern classical performers (myself included) should be encouraged to reconquer skills from the golden romantic age such as improvisation, spontaneity and freedom of expression. That is the (retrospective) future of classical music in my humble opinion.
Never think purely in terms of your own instrument. If you are learning music by a particular composer listen to as much of their music as you can (Symphonies, Lieder, Opera, Chamber music), and then listen to the music that influenced them.
Who or what inspired you to take up the flute and pursue a career in music? My parents aren’t musicians so those who inspired me have been my music teachers in Montepulciano (Siena
Who or what inspired you to take up piano and pursue a career in music? I was about to start first grade in school where
Developing as a musician is a constant struggle with one’s own weaknesses and limitations. The process of chiseling away at these to enable your own personal sound and musical ideas to come through is incredibly satisfying to me. Every day there are small battles to be won!
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