‘Have faith in your own ideas. Even when – especially when – they directly clash with what you’re told is “correct”.’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘Have faith in your own ideas. Even when – especially when – they directly clash with what you’re told is “correct”.’
‘Be yourself and write as much as you can’
‘With each new piece, my intent is to create a new sonic world distinct to that piece. I love to create different layers in my music, and I am often drawn to detail and long expressive lines as well as rich harmonies.’
‘Success is simply the joy of having moved my audiences, either in performance or through my compositions.’
‘Musicians really have the power to be catalysts for opening doors to new audiences, and we can play a vital role in this.’