Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
I have a special feeling for the Barbican in London. It feels so inviting, utopian, and democratic compared to other concert halls, which often seem more like churches, or fancy condominiums.
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano, and pursue a career in music? When I wasn’t old enough to remember anything (maybe
As a composer, success is writing a piece that I’m pleased with. The form makes sense, things fit together in a satisfying way, and the piece feels solid and cohesive, as well as being pleasant to listen to (or at least I find it pleasant to listen to). Other things that invoke a sense of satisfaction include challenging myself in some way and then fulfilling the challenge in the way I was intending to, or not quite fulfilling it but discovering something else along the way.
I am always studying new compositional devices, listening to other people’s music and gaining different ideas
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music? Initially, my Granddad John was my big musical influence.
