Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
There is no separation between life and music, so everything I experience is reflected in my performing – people I meet, places I have been, things I have read, seen, heard or tasted.
“I almost always try to play new repertoire. There is so much wonderful music out there to play, that I don’t often want to play something I’ve learned before”
I am an early 20th century fiend. My sweet spot is that blend of late impressionism, jazz, and the steely influence of the Machine Age.
Being a teacher gives another type of understanding of the repertoire which we play. When you also teach it to others you see things in another light.
Never underestimate the extent to which audiences are willing to hear something new, even if this sits outside of what they might be expecting.
