Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Music was in the family from the beginning. My Dad
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Music was in the family from the beginning. My Dad
Music itself is intensely important to me, and I want to try and share it – intensely
I like to have a theme, or subject matter, for my piece either before I start, or in the very early improvising stages. This helps me shape my piece. I often use landscapes, both rural and urban, to inspire my work. Sometime I draw a picture of what the piece should look like!
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? As a child, I was devoted to the piano and
I am always seeking to develop my musical language. I hope it is flexible enough to adapt to a wide variety of circumstances.