‘Having the freedom to choose your own projects and the confidence to be able to give all of yourself to them.’
David W Barber, composer & author
‘Listen to anything and everything. And enjoy yourself.’
Eddy Ruyter, composer
‘Dive right in, meet people, and collaborate. The more musicians you work with, the more you learn’
Emily Hazrati, composer
‘Making the work I want to make with collaborators I admire and cherish.’
Eivind Buene, composer
‘Keep an open mind, be omnivorous, don’t be afraid of influences – have confidence that some kind of voice will emerge in you.’
Lorena Paz Nieto, soprano
‘Find your way and what works for you, be extremely well-prepared, and be proud of your work.’
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