There is something intrinsically motivating about composing something that has been asked for – it feels more purposeful to write for the actual performers, or a situation where you know the music will be heard.
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
There is something intrinsically motivating about composing something that has been asked for – it feels more purposeful to write for the actual performers, or a situation where you know the music will be heard.
I came to contemporary music as an extension of the alternative rock I was listening to at the time – I don’t see why anyone couldn’t do the same if the path was open to them.
I went to see E.T. back in the 1980’s and was so enthralled, enchanted and moved by the music that I had to find out more.
Write music you like
Classical music will always have an audience