The most successful experiences for me, whether they be performances or auditions, are the ones where I’ve allowed myself to give in entirely to the spirit of the moment.
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Nishla Smith, jazz singer
I’m a storyteller, I’m always looking for the invisible threads that tie things together.
Antoine Préat, pianist
I try to keep things as varied as possible (for my own sake). It’s very important to me to present programmes that make sense as a whole, with some kind of logic, and which provide continuity to the listener. I mostly pick works that I feel very strongly about when it comes to performing: there are many works I love that do not love me back!
Iona Fyfe, folksinger
For me, a sense of place, identity and landscape are the most important influences on my musical life
Giacomo Susani, guitarist
To me success can be both artistic and professional and I believe it is important to make this distinction. This said, I feel the best success I wish to have is to artistically fulfil my aspirations and, because of that, be admired and respected by audiences and musicians alike. Fingers crossed!
Toby Hughes, double bassist
My greatest challenge is ongoing: showing everyone that the double bass can be a soloistic instrument and can hold its own in the musical world.
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