‘Music, for me, began as something shared — something human and communal rather than formal or distant — and that spirit has stayed with me ever since.’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘Music, for me, began as something shared — something human and communal rather than formal or distant — and that spirit has stayed with me ever since.’
‘I only play music that speaks to me.’
There are maybe 100 other things we could have done, but we chose to be musicians
We should be talking about what drives us to be musicians. I think that engaging in a deep reflection on the reasons why we make music is an important life exercise.
Don’t be afraid to try things musically. Experiment. Always keep an open mind to new suggestions and ideas. Question other interpretations of the music you’re playing. I think all of these are key to finding your own voice.